A selection of top parcels, the 2018 Crozes Hermitage les Hauts du Fief aged exclusively in wood, with about one-third new oak. Vanilla and cedar mingle harmoniously on the nose with blueberries and cassis, while the medium to full-bodied palate is ripe and smooth. The wood notes take over the finish to the detriment of nuance, but despite the generous application of oak, this is an attractive effort that should drink well for 5 to 6 years.