Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Domaine des Entrefaux 2023

Due to its fruity and spicy character, the Crozes-Hermitage Rouge from Domaine des Entrefaux serves as an effective and accessible introduction to the character of this AOC from the Northern Rhône. The production area of Crozes-Hermitage encompasses a wide area surrounding the noble hill of Hermitage and yields precious white and red wines from Marsanne, Roussanne, and Syrah grapes, the only permitted black grape variety. Through their labels and an artisanal style, François Tardy and his wife Anne faithfully interpret this territory.

Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage Rouge is a 100% Syrah cultivated within 15 hectares of vineyards located in the municipalities of Beaumont-Monteux, Chanos-Curson, and Pont de l’Isère. Here, the clay-limestone soils originated from the Alpine flood, and the plants, aged between 10 and 60 years, are grown under certified organic regime. The grapes are hand-picked and fully destemmed, then fermented in concrete tanks where spontaneous alcoholic fermentation occurs, associated with 2-3 weeks of skin maceration. Once malolactic fermentation is also completed, 10% of the mass is transferred to stainless steel tanks while the remaining 90% goes into oak barrels, winemaking containers where the aging phase of one year takes place.

The Crozes-Hermitage Domaine des Entrefaux Rouge is a bright ruby red color. Fruity notes of cherry, blackberry, and blueberry characterize the aromatic range, enriched by final hints of black pepper and tobacco. Soft and full on the palate, with juicy freshness and fine tannins that anticipate sensations of red and black fruits consistent with the olfactory profile. A tasty Syrah already in its youth that can sustain up to 5 more years of aging in the bottle if well preserved.