Esquisse

AOP Crozes-Hermitage

Limpid aspect, deep purple and violet colour with black and garnet-red reflections. Spicy on the nose and light reductant : black violet, Zan, curcuma, black fruits, prune with alcohol, blackcurrant.

Grape varieties: 100% Syrah

Age of the vines: 10 - 20 years

Terroir: Alpine diluvium composed of large pebble stones on a 50 to 80 cm surface area with presence of coarse sands and red clay.

Winemaking: 3 to 4-day cold pre-fermentation maceration (6° C), alcoholic fermentation at 28-30° C with pumping over and some crushing, 8 to 10-day hot maceration (30° C) then 6 month tank maturing before bottling in april.

Tasting: Limpid aspect, deep purple and violet colour with black and garnet-red reflections. Spicy on the nose and light reductant : black violet, Zan, curcuma, black fruits, prune with alcohol, blackcurrant. Full, supple and fruity mouth, supported by silky tannins.

Food pairings: Pork meat, barbecue.

Serving temperature: between 12°C and 14°C

Ageing potential: 2 to 4 years

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