Paul Jaboulet Aine Domaine de Thalabert Mule Blanche Crozes-Hermitage Blanc, Rhone, France 2022 Schramsberg offering concentrated black and blue

offering concentrated black and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors that are supported by a core of juicy acidity

the 2021 Tinto Fino is a different beast with its juicy red and blue fruits as well as spring flowers

a touch of smokiness and repeating spice and floral character

fish and green salads

Paul Jaboulet Aine Domaine de Thalabert Mule Blanche Crozes-Hermitage Blanc, Rhone, France 2022 Schramsberg offering concentrated black and blueA well composed, balanced and precise blend of 95% marsanne and 5% roussanne. It has notes of preserved lemons, white flowers and some verbena. Its medium bodied with a fresh core of succulent white fruit and herbs on the palate. Well driven and agile with a vivid finish of excellent length. 93 Pts James Suckling