Domaine Emmanuel Darnaud | The Guide

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Emmanuel Darnaud is one of the friendliest and most enthusiastic winemakers in northern France. Rhône. He is also fortunate to have as his father-in-law Bernard Faurie, the legendary producer ofHermitage.

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Based in Pont de l'Isère, in the south of the appellation, he has now accumulated 15 hectares, on what he identifies as six different terroirs. The 6 parcels are vinified separately, and have enabled three different aging regimes, in oak of three different sizes (hence the name of his flagship wine Les Trois Chênes).

Its powerful Crozes Hermitage wines are rich, relatively tannic and with a good level of balanced acidity, seductive notes of tapenade and sweet blackberry. They are aged in 50 % new oak barrels.

Since its first vintage in 2001, Darnaud has developed a very fruity style of Crozes wine, with a seductive bouquet and an almost ethereal fragrance combining olives, violets and blackberries.

 

Crozes Hermitage "Les Trois Chênes" Domaine Emmanuel Darnaud :

• Grape variety: 100% Syrah
• Location: Northern Côtes du Rhône, on the east bank of the Rhône.
• Terroir : Continental with Mediterranean influence. Glacial alluvium consisting of rolled pebbles.
• Vines: 25 to 60 years old
• Cultivation: Grapes are harvested by hand and destemmed.
• Vinification: Each plot is vinified and aged separately in open concrete or wood vats.
• Tasting notes : A purplish color with pinkish highlights. A powerful nose of very ripe cherries, a hint of black olives, blackcurrants and blackberry jam.
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• Wine and food pairing : A very expressive wine to enjoy on any occasion. Grilled meats such as kid, charcuterie and mild cheeses.
• Aging potential: This wine can be drunk now, or cellared for 4 to 10 years.

 

Crozes Hermitage "Au Fil du temps" Domaine Emmanuel Darnaud :

• Grape variety: 100% Syrah
• Terroir : Glacial alluvium consisting of rolled pebbles.
• Vines: Over 35 years old
• Crop: Destemmed from 80% of total production
• Vinification: Each parcel is vinified and aged separately in open concrete or wood vats. 50% new and 50% one-wine barrels or demi-muids (16 months).
• Tasting notes : A purplish color with pinkish highlights. An intense nose of red fruit and floral notes such as lilac and rose.
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• Food pairing: Filet mignon, grilled vegetables, wok-cooked meats and vegetables, cow's milk cheeses.
• Aging potential: This wine can be drunk after 5 years in the cellar, or kept for 10 years or more, depending on the quality of the vintage.

 

Saint Joseph " Lieu-dit La Dardouille " - Emmanuel Darnaud :

• Grape variety: 100% Syrah
• Location: Northern Côtes du Rhône, on the east bank of the Rhône.
• Terroir : Glacial alluvium consisting of rolled pebbles.
• Vines: 30 to 80 years old
• Cultivation: The soils are worked and the grapes are harvested by hand.
• Vinification: Each parcel is vinified and aged separately in open concrete or wood vats. 50% new and 50% one-wine barrels or demi-muids (16 months).
• Tasting notes : Garnet color with violet highlights. Elegant and fleshy, with an open nose and great finesse. Black fruit and spice on the palate.
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• Food & wine pairings : Enjoy with beef tenderloin, pan-fried vegetables, sautéed asparagus, duck and Chaource-type cheese.
• Aging potential: This wine can be drunk after 5 years in the cellar, or kept for 10 years or more, depending on the quality of the vintage.

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