2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Crozes-Hermitage AOP
Region Crozes-Hermitage
Soil Clay-limestone plateau with rounded pebbles
Vine Age 60
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Oak Details 33.333333% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33.333333%
Production Details Organic viticulture and manual harvesting. Vinification lasted 25 days in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with complete destemming and pumpovers twice daily; malolactic fermentation occurred in barrel. Maturation comprised 12 months in barrels—one third new and two thirds previously used for one to three wines—followed by 12 months in bottle. The parcel is reported at 90–150 m elevation.
Tasting Notes Ripe black fruit, cocoa-mint, smoked bacon, fresh liquorice, truffle and cigar box; dense, savoury and powerful, with a substantial, voluptuous tannic structure.
Food Pairing Venison fillet with blueberry-and-clove sauce and savoury herb pudding.
Critics Ratings 95
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Syrah; percentage not stated
Drinking Window Cellaring potential of 15 years or more
Classification AOC Crozes-Hermitage
Region Crozes-Hermitage
Soil Clay-limestone plateau covered with rounded pebbles
Vine Age 60
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Grapes were harvested manually with rigorous selection. After fermentation in stainless steel, the wine matured for 12 months in Burgundy barrels previously used for one to three wines, followed by a further 12 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Ripe black fruit, sweet spices and a discreet floral note; ample and deep, with tension, harmonious structure, power and elegance.
Food Pairing Grilled rib steak, duck breast with figs, osso buco or slow-cooked Provençal beef stew.
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