What to serve with a Crozes Hermitage wine?

? Our team can advise you on the best pairings! Before choosing a dish to accompany a Crozes-Hermitage, it's important to know your wine.

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A closer look at the appellation

? The appellation is located in the Drôme department, in the Rhône Valley wine-growing region, and more precisely in the northern Rhône Valley. The 1,650 hectares of vines are located on the right bank of the Rhône. 90 % of the wines are red, with Syrah as the sole grape variety. The remaining 10 % are white, with Roussanne or Marsanne as the grape variety. Crozes-Hermitage wines are highly appreciated by wine-lovers for their aromatic complexity, power and value for money. As a general rule, the appellation's red wines are supple and round, with notes of spice, pepper and red fruit. White wines are dry and fresh, and can vary according to their blend. Wines with a majority of Marsanne will often be tauter, with a beautiful minerality, while Roussanne-based wines will be fatter, rounder, with notes of white fruit and juicy fruit.

 

• As an aperitif ?, Whether white or red, the wines of Crozes-Hermitage lend themselves very well to this. Just make sure you don't choose a wine that's too powerful to take over. In this style, we have the red Crozes-Hermitage "Papillon" by Gilles Robin in red or "Terres blanches" by Domaine Belle en blanc.

 

• With red meatThis time, the muscles are out! Choose a Crozes-Hermitage with character. A light barrel ageing will be welcome to accompany the rare meat. Our Crozes-Hermitage "Domaine de Thalabert" by Paul Aîné Jaboulet will be perfect! The Syrah is powerful and present, and has spent 12 months in barrel. Don't hesitate to decant the wine 2 hours before serving to open it up and round out the tannins.

 

• With fishCrozes-Hermitage white wines are the perfect accompaniment to fine fish. With white fish such as scallops or sole, opt for wines with a majority of Roussanne. Its fatness and finesse will accompany the fish without overpowering it. On the other hand, if you're eating sushi or raw fish dishes, opt for a Marsanne-based wine. Its fresh finish balances the fatness of the fish. We have a particular fondness for Crozes-Hermitage by Yann ChaveA wine that manages to play with textures to extract fruit and well-controlled acidity.

 

 Now you know everything you need to know about pairing your dishes with a Crozes Hermitage wine!

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