Crozes-Hermitage rouge 2023
Jean-Claude Marsanne
$43.99 SALE US Low
$46.99 reg
Planted in 1972-1975, 1978, 1983, and some in 2005, Syrah from granite, clay, these are late ripening soils at bottom of Les Voussères. Destemmed, 3-4 week vinification, daily pumping overs, 1-2 part vat emptying/refillings, aged 5% in new French oak 228L, 65% used 228L oak casks, 30% used 600L oak casks - all for 12 months, then blended and vatted for an additional 6 months. After which it is fined and sometimes filtered.
- 100% syrah from lieu-dit Les Vousseres, .82ha of granite soils
- Grapes are 100% destemmed
- Fermented in stainless steel tanks
- Aged for 12-15 months in mostly used 228L/600L barrels, 5% or so new