Garance Crozes-Hermitage Red 75cl

This blend from plots from the north and south of the appellation, produced by a remarkable winemaker, highlights Syrah, the emblematic grape variety of the Northern Rhône Valley. This hand-harvested vintage spent 18 months in barrels, revealing an intense but smooth wine, with fine tannins and aromas of cherry, fig and blueberry. //12.5% Alcohol /// AOP Crozes-Hermitage //// Limited quantity of 6,000 bottles Terroir: Deep, very stony soils, sandy loam on the surface then clayey-sandy, located on the Mercurol and Beaumont Monteux plots. Grape variety: 100% Syrah. Viticulture: The vines are cultivated with soil cultivation without chemical herbicides. No insecticides or pesticides are used, and treatments are kept to a minimum depending on climatic conditions. The fertilizer input, deliberately low, is exclusively organic, in order to preserve the balance of the soil and plants. Leaf stripping and green harvesting allow for optimal ripening of the grapes. Vinification: The grapes are harvested manually. HAS In the cellar, a rigorous sorting is carried out, followed by crushing and partial destemming. The vatting takes place in open vats for around three weeks, with precise temperature control, as well as regular punching down and pumping over. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels, using indigenous yeasts. Éaging: 18 months in barrels. Visual: Red color with garnet highlights. Nose: Quite powerful nose of red fruits, light woody notes with a floral touch. Palate: a well-balanced, supple palate, with a frank attack of crisp red fruits and fine tannins. Storage: Drink young, up to 5/6 years. Pairing: This wine will pair well with grilled and roasted red meats, or white meats, spicy or exotic dishes. Serve between 15 and 16°.