2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window 2027–2035
Classification AOC Crozes-Hermitage
Region Crozes-Hermitage
Soil Free-draining loess and decomposed granitic rock
Sites Gervans and Serves-sur-Rhône
Vine Age 45
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Parcel selection from the northern end of Crozes-Hermitage, grown at 300–450 m. The grapes were manually harvested with selective sorting and underwent spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine matured for 12 months in 3–5-year-old barrels, followed by 12 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Blackcurrant, blueberry, blackberry, violet, cedar, clove, Timut pepper, camphor and balsamic notes; silky texture, fine tannins, vertical freshness and a persistent spicy-mineral finish.
Food Pairing Seared beef, roast duck, game, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses, monkfish or halibut.
Critics Ratings 93/100, Revue des Vins de France
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Crozes-Hermitage
Soil Loess over slightly sandy decomposed granite
Orientation Multiple Exposures
Sites Serves-sur-Rhône and Gervans
Vine Age 45
Production Details Northern Crozes-Hermitage parcel selection planted at 300–450 m. Yield was reported as 35–40 hL/ha. Grapes were manually harvested with selective sorting; the wine matured for 12 months in 3–5-year-old barrels and then for a further 12 months in bottle.
Food Pairing Lamb navarin or a more powerful red-meat dish.
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