2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 80% Marsanne, 20% Roussanne
Drinking Window 2023–2027
Classification AOC Crozes-Hermitage
Region Crozes-Hermitage
Soil Highly draining alluvial soils from the rhône and isère, With sand, Very little fine earth and many rounded stones.
Harvest Dates Manual harvest; no exact harvest date stated
Fermentation Vessels Predominantly oak pièces and demi-muids
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details The 2022 characteristics specify cold static settling, long low-temperature fermentation, predominantly in oak pièces and demi-muids with approximately 10–20% new wood. Malolactic fermentation was not sought; maturation was comparatively short and bottling took place in April. The sheet recommends serving at 11–13°C. Its vine information is internally inconsistent: the estate overview calls the white vines 25 years old, while the vintage characteristics say they were planted in 1980.
Tasting Notes Fine woody Marsanne notes, a rich mid-palate and pronounced bitters that tighten the finish.
Critics Ratings 91/100 — Christian Walter
Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 80% Marsanne, 20% Roussanne
Region Crozes-Hermitage
Fermentation Vessels 50% barrel-fermented, 50% tank-fermented
Tasting Notes Deep golden; rich, broad, honeyed and full-bodied, finishing with white pepper and surprising zestiness.
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