Laurus
Hermitage 2020
AOP Hermitage Red
Awards
- 94 pts Jeb Dunnuck 03/2024
- 94 pts Vinous 12/2022
- 16,5/20 Jancis Robinson 12/2021
TastingThe first aromas reveal finesse and elegance, with blackcurrant and black cherry alongside lightly roasted notes. A touch of white pepper, typical of Syrah, adds a lovely freshness on the palate. The finish is long and complex. Tasted in August 2022.
The first aromas reveal finesse and elegance, with blackcurrant and black cherry alongside lightly roasted notes. A touch of white pepper, typical of Syrah, adds a lovely freshness on the palate. The finish is long and complex. Tasted in August 2022.
Food & wine pairingsChicken supreme with cream sauce, juicy roast veal, porcini risotto.
Chicken supreme with cream sauce, juicy roast veal, porcini risotto.
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Detailed information
Vintage
Throughout the year, the planets were perfectly aligned: no frost, winter rains to replenish the soil and a warm summer without excessive heat. These ideal climatic conditions produced magnificent grapes with an early ripening and an excellent sanitary state. A remarkable vintage as much by the quality of the berries as by the length of the harvest ! (8 weeks)
Grape varieties
Syrah
Terroir
The grapes are sourced in the eastern part of the famous Hermitage hill. Vines are located in different areas:
– “la Pierrelle”, terraces of alluvial soils covered with 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.
Winemaking
Fully hand-picked from 11th September 2020, 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 16 months before bottling.
Bottled on 19th May 2022. 1,427 bottles produced.
Vegan wine
Bottled on 19th May 2022. 1,427 bottles produced.
Vegan wine
Service
Serve at 13-15°C – Ideal when opened 2 hours prior to serving
Optimum maturity: 2024 – 2032
Optimum maturity: 2024 – 2032
Degree of alcohol
14,5% vol.
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.
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