Laurus
Crozes-Hermitage 2021

AOP Crozes-Hermitage Red

Tasting

A brilliant ruby-red colour. The fruity, vibrant nose opens with notes of raspberry, morello cherry and violet. The palate is energetic and full-bodied, with great finesse and length.

Food & wine pairings

Tomme de Savoie chesse Burger
Porcini ravioli

Detailed information

Vintage

The year 2021 brought its share of climatic events: frost, rain – too much or too little – and moderate sunshine. An eventful vintage that delivered some pleasant surprises, with a smaller-than-expected drop in volumes, good balance and well-controlled degrees. The wines are easy-drinking, with beautiful fruit notes, a deep color and smooth tannins.

Grape varieties

Syrah

Terroir

Plots were selected on the two maine terroirs of the Crozes Hermitage AOP:

– Mercurol in the south, with its ancient alluvial terraces of the Rhône River providing structure and fruit (100m of altitude – South/Southwest exposure)

– “Les Baties” vineyard, at 200m in alt, farther North. Here the soils are granite based with sand mixed with kaolin, contributing freshness and minerality.

Winemaking

Harvest took place between September 28th and October 10th 2021. Each parcel is vinified separately. Malolactic fermentation and 85% of cuvée are matured on lees in new 275-liter Laurus French oak barrels during 15 months.

Bottled on June 15th 2023.

6,076 bottles and 196 magnums produced.

Vegan Friendly

Service

Best served at 14-16°C – Ideal when opened 2 hours beforehand.
Optimum maturity: 2025 – 2029

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.