Laurus
Crozes-Hermitage 2011

AOP Crozes-Hermitage Red

Awards

89 pts Wine Spectator
88 pts Wine Advocate

Tasting

Clear and glossy dark purple colour. The nose includes aromas of red and black fruit, with mineral notes and hints of sweet pastries. A well-structured gourmet wine with a delicate and fresh finish (Feb. 2014).

Food & wine pairings

Scrambled eggs with cep mushrooms
Pheasant à la forestière
Saddle of rabbit with truffles

Detailed information

Vintage

The early growth of plants due to the mild winter and warm spring dwindled during June, owing to cool and wet conditions. The high temperatures in August and September then enabled the grapes to mature satisfactorily. Grapes were healthy and of good quality.

Grape varieties

Syrah

Terroir

Plots selected on the two terroirs of the AOP:
– granitic soils on the communes of Gervans to the north give the wine its mineral quality.
– clay soils covered with small pebbles on the commune de Mercurol to the south give the wine its structure and fruitiness
The vines face south/southwest, at an altitude of 100 to 200 m.

Winemaking

De-stemming and pressing. 20-day maceration at controlled temperature with punch-downs, rack & return and pump-overs. Part of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in 275-litre Laurus oak barrels (new and 2 wines). 12 months elevage.

Production: 7,500 bottles
Bottled on: 27/03/2013

Service

Best served at 14-16°C – Ideal when opened 4 hours ahead

Optimum maturity: 2013-2019

Degree of alcohol

12,5% vol.

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Laurus

Laurus means ‘Laurel’ in Latin, a Roman symbol of excellence. Here excellence is all about “terroir”: the grapes are grown on parcels selected for their ability to express the very best of each Appellation.

The term “terroir” encompasses a soil, a climate and people. Here it is expressed through sustainable partnerships with wine-growers who share our vision. The perfect combination of grape variey & soil, the precise maturing process in unique 275l. French oak "Laurus" barrels refines the structure, producing complex wines, with plenty of character, beautiful elegance and a long ageing potential.