Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Les Hauts du Fief 2015 - Cave de Tain

Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Les Hauts du Fief 2015 - Cave de Tain

- Geographical location: Northern Côtes du Rhône, left bank of the Rhône

- Grape variety: Syrah

- Terroir : Granite in the north, fluvio-glacial alluvium and terraces of rolled pebbles from the Rhône in the southern part. Some loess veneers.

- Climate: Continental with Mediterranean influence.

- Vinification: Selections of old vines vinified separately until the final blending where only the most perfect selections are kept. De-stemming and crushing of the harvest. Traditional vinification in small stainless steel or concrete tanks. Fermentation temperatures are controlled around 28°C to preserve the intrinsic qualities of the fruit. Long vatting period of 3 weeks with an increase in temperature around 30°C to complete the extraction of the aromas and colour. Pigeage and pumping over according to tasting for a soft and adapted extraction. 

- Ageing: In wooden vats (10%), in new 400L barrels (32%), 1 wine (17%), 2 wines (14%) and 3 wines (27%) on fine lees for 15 months. Malolactic fermentation in wood. malolactic fermentation in wood.

- Tasting notes : Colour : Intense and brilliant black red. Powerful and complex aromas of ripe black fruits, morello cherry, sweet spices and bitter cocoa. Palate: Round with silky and velvety tannins. The typical aromas of Syrah are expressed with finesse: ripe black fruits and spices (pepper). The finish is long, full and remarkably balanced.

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