Crozes-Hermitage Lieu-Dit « Les Chassis » 2021
€40.00
Available, delivery time: 3-4 weeks
Un hectare de vignes sur le renommé terroir appelé lieu-dit « Les Châssis », situé sur la commune de Mercurol. Une cuvée parcellaire qualitative et de garde.
soil
Deep soil. Quaternary stony alluvium.
Grape variety
syrah
Viticulture
high-density planting (8,000-10,000 vines per hectares). Naturel cover cropping to avoid erosion. No insecticides with respect of soil and vine balance, few treatments (depending on weather and the necessary) and small amount of organic fertilizer. Vigour and yield control, leaf-thinning and green harvesting to promote grape ripening. Disbudding on the spring.
Vinification
single plot cuvée. The grapes are hand-picked; and then sorted, crushed and partial destemmed in the cellar. Fermented in open top, temperature-controlled vats for about 3 weeks, with regular cap-punching and pumping-over. Alcoholic fermentation in vats with native yeasts and malolactic fermentation in barrels
Maturing
18 months in barrels.
Tasting notes
Full and deep nose. Blend of ripe dark fruits sweet spices and liquorices.
Complex and fresh mouth. Spices tannins bring a delicate length.
Aging
Can be drunk young, better with a bit of aging up to 10 years.
Food pairing
Strong meats(lamb, duck)
| Wine type: | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Year: | 2021 |
