2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Crozes-Hermitage
Region Crozes-Hermitage
Soil Alluvial terroir in the southern crozes-hermitage appellation, Formed by rhône and isère river terraces; clay, Pebbles and gravel in mercurol, Pont-de-l’isère and beaumont-monteux.
Fermentation Vessels Concrete vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand and mechanical harvesting while preserving berry integrity; destemming followed by fermentation in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts and moderate sulfur use; maceration for 3–4 weeks. Maturation is approximately 12 months, with 90% in unlined concrete vats and 10% in barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 15–17°C.
Tasting Notes Very intense purplish red; red fruits, blackcurrant, raspberry and violet; ample and round, with fleshy tannins and a stewed-fruit and vanilla finish; floral and black-fruit notes with elegance.
Food Pairing Oven-baked veal rack with forest mushroom sauce and Hasselback potatoes.
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Crozes-Hermitage
Region Crozes-Hermitage
Soil Alluvial terroir in the southern crozes-hermitage appellation, Formed by rhône and isère river terraces, In mercurol, Pont-de-l’isère and beaumont-monteux.
Fermentation Vessels Concrete vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand and mechanical harvesting while preserving berry integrity; destemming followed by fermentation in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts and moderate sulfur use; maceration for 3–4 weeks. Maturation is approximately 12 months, with 90% in unlined concrete vats and 10% in barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 15–17°C.
Tasting Notes Very intense purplish red; red fruits, blackcurrant, raspberry and violet; ample and round, with fleshy tannins and a stewed-fruit and vanilla finish; floral and black-fruit notes with elegance.
Food Pairing Oven-baked veal rack with forest mushroom sauce and Hasselback potatoes.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Calories 94 kcal / glass
150ml glass94 kcal
750ml bottle470 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Classification Crozes-Hermitage
Region Crozes-Hermitage
Soil South-facing alluvial crozes-hermitage slopes and rhône–isère terraces composed of clay, Pebbles and gravel.
Orientation South-Facing Slopes
Vine Age At least 25 years
Fermentation Vessels Concrete vats
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested at maturity and traditionally vinified in concrete vats with pumping over and punching down. Maturation lasts approximately 12 months: 85% in concrete vats and 15% in barrels. The producer identifies the wine as made from organically grown grapes.
Tasting Notes Very intense purplish red; red fruits, blackcurrant, raspberry and violet; ample and round, finishing with stewed fruit and vanilla.
Food Pairing Black pudding with confit onions; Ardèche caillette with tomme cheese salad.
Producer Information
Website
Address
18 avenue du Docteur Paul Durand, 26600 Tain-l'Hermitage, France
Phone
+33 4 75 08 92 64
Email
Owner
Michel Chapoutier
Cellarmaster
Michel Chapoutier