Terroir:
The grapes are sourced in the eastern part of the famous Hermitage hill. Vines are located on different areas:
- "la Pierrelle", terraces of alluvial soils covered with of small pebbles at 180/200m in altitude, south-west exposure,
- "les Murets", clay soil at 150m in altitude,
- "les Diognières", clay soil, on gentler slope,
- "la Beaume", sandy-stony brown soil, eastern exposure, between 120 and 180m in altitude.
Vinification:
Fully hand-picked between 19th and 23rd September 2019, in the very early morning to enhance aromas and preserve all the freshness. Grapes are fully destemmed and fermented at controlled temperature (22-24°C) during 24 days. The wine is then placed in 275-liter Laurus barrels before the malolactic fermentation (malic acid into the softer lactic acid) and aged on the fine lees for 14 months before bottling.
Bottled on 9th June 2021: 937 bottles, 196 magnums produced.
Vegan wine.
Note de dégustation:
« Veins of granite and charcoal lend mineral complexities to satiny black plum and cassis in this bright-fruited Syrah. Expressive of a ripe vintage, the ample, violet-scented Hermitage conveys a suppleness of texture and tannin that's seductive even young. Approach from 2023 to enjoy its youthful exuberance but the wine should soar through 2035. » Anna Lee C. Iijima, 01/03/2022
Service & accords:
Serve at 13-15°C – Ideal when opened 2 hours prior to serving
ABV : 15%
Optimum maturity: 2023 - 2035
With a Capon stuffed with chestnuts and truffles or Ravioli with porcini mushrooms.
Age des vignes & rendement:
34 years on average - 32 hl/ha
