2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Marsanne
Drinking Window 20 years
Region Hermitage
Soil Sandy-loam and granite on the western side of the hermitage hill.
Harvest Dates 10–29 September 2024
Sites Les Bessards and Ligne de Crête
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Whole Clusters Pressed In An Open-Cage Press With Oxidation Carefully Controlled.
Production Details Following rigorous sorting, yield was approximately 20 hl/ha. The lightly settled must fermented at low temperature in oak barrels, with partial malolactic fermentation according to the vintage's balance. Maturation comprised approximately 10 months in barrel followed by 2 months in stainless-steel vats before bottling; the producer also reports 12 months total ageing.
Tasting Notes Hawthorn, acacia and broom blossom, followed by almond and hazelnut; fresh and mineral on the palate, with a long finish showing sweet spices and honey.
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Vintages
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 90% Marsanne, 10% Roussanne
Drinking Window 20 years
Region Hermitage
Soil Western-slope granitic terroirs; one site has relatively deep soil and the high-elevation site has shallow, Stony granitic soil.
Sites Les Bessards and Ligne de Crête
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Whole Clusters Pressed In An Open-Cage Press With Oxidation Carefully Controlled.
Production Details After light settling, the must fermented at low temperature in oak barrels. Stainless-steel tank use occurred before and after maturation. The technical text says malolactic fermentation may be partially completed according to vintage balance, followed by approximately 10 months in barrel and 2 months in stainless steel before bottling; total ageing is reported as 12 months. A May 2025 Jeb Dunnuck review reproduced by the importer more specifically describes this vintage as vinified and aged in 50% new barrels with malolactic fermentation blocked.
Tasting Notes Ripe quince, fresh butter, honeyed almond, white flowers and chalky minerality; broad, rich and concentrated, with enveloping texture, fresh acidity and a long, saline finish.
Food Pairing Lightly seared white fish, chicken in cream sauce, saffron risotto, and soft cheeses.
Producer Information
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40 Rue Jules Nadi, 26600 Tain-l'Hermitage, France
Phone
+33 4 75 08 92 97
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