2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 50% Marsanne, 50% Roussanne
Classification AOC Crozes-Hermitage
Region Crozes-Hermitage
Soil Exact-2023 descriptions differ: sandy soil on the mercurol parcel (1jour1vin); clay-limestone, Loess and sandy deposits (wineandco); loess and decomposed granite (vinalia); and granite with pebbles, Gravel or loess depending on parcel (d.v.p./vin.co).
Fermentation Vessels WineGlobe for Roussanne; foudre for Marsanne
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The grapes are hand-harvested with selective sorting. WineAndCo locates the small Mercurol coteau at 90–120 m. Maturation accounts conflict: 1jour1vin says Roussanne is matured in WineGlobe and Marsanne in foudre, whereas Vinalia states 8–10 months in stainless steel; the D.V.P./vin.co sheet gives only a generalized choice of foudre, stainless tank or amphora according to parcel. 1jour1vin recommends serving at 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Wine Advocate 2025: spring flowers, almond, white pear and white peach; medium-to-full-bodied, round and elegant, with lively acidity and a long, aromatic, slightly bitter finish.
Food Pairing White meats, goat cheese and scallops with citrus