Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2023 / — | ≈ $56.86Original CHF 47.00 | worldwebwines.ch ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Drinking Window 10–15 years
Classification AOP Crozes-Hermitage
Region Crozes-Hermitage
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details The grapes were harvested slightly early and fermented as whole clusters with estate indigenous yeasts, then matured in old Burgundy barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 16–17°C.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby with violet reflections; blackcurrant, blackberry, black olive, violet and light smoke; fresh, elegant palate with silky tannins and lively acidity; long, saline and spicy finish.
Food Pairing Roast lamb with Provençal herbs, guinea fowl with wild mushrooms, and pressed cheeses.
Critics Ratings 95
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2020 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 10–15 years
Region Crozes-Hermitage
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details The page describes manual harvesting, whole-cluster indigenous-yeast fermentation and maturation in used Burgundy barrels, with new oak deliberately avoided. For this 2020 it recommends at least one hour of decanting and service at 17–18°C.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby with violet reflections; ripe blackcurrant and blackberry, violet, black olive, incense, light smoke, fine leather, blond tobacco and licorice; dense and concentrated but fresh, with fine tannins and a long saline finish.
Food Pairing Rib of beef, herb-crusted leg of lamb, and porcini risotto.
Critics Ratings 93
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window 10–15 years
Classification AOP Crozes-Hermitage
Region Crozes-Hermitage
Soil Terraces of rhône and isère gravel and alluvium, With very well-drained sandy soils rich in rounded stones.
Fermentation Vessels Concrete or stainless-steel tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details The sheet describes uncertified organic farming, ploughing, no herbicides and short pruning; the Syrah parcels are 15 to more than 30 years old. Grapes are hand harvested and placed in vat without destemming. A cold soak often precedes fermentation; cuvaison is stated as 13–18 days, or as long as 21 days depending on vintage, with regular pumpovers and a maximum temperature of approximately 30°C. Maturation is approximately 12 months in oak barrels described as one to three years old or 228-L pièces depending on vintage. Bottling is often without fining and sometimes follows light filtration. Recommended service is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby with violet reflections; ripe blackcurrant and blackberry, violet, black olive, incense, smoke, fine leather, blond tobacco and licorice; dense but precise palate with bright acidity and fine tannins; long, saline and spicy finish.
Food Pairing Roasted or grilled red meats, herb-crusted rack of lamb, lacquered duck breast, dry-aged ribeye, duck-confit parmentier, Provençal beef stew, veal tagine with prunes, wild-boar stew, porcini risotto, or pork tenderloin with honey and thyme.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / — | ≈ $56.86Original CHF 47.00 | worldwebwines.ch ↗ |
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