Crozes-Hermitage 2016 Roche Pierre - Domaine Belle

Crozes-Hermitage 2016 Roche Pierre - Domaine Belle

Vineyards : In the communes of Larnage and Crozes-Hermitage

Grape variety : 100 % Syrah             

Yield : 30 hl/ha

Soil: Granite.

Viticulture :   Organic   manuring, reasoned   use   of   natural   phytosanitary treatments,   close   pruning,   leaf   thinning,   green   harvesting   if   necessary,   harvesting by hand.

Vinification : Traditional  in  temperature  –controlled  stainless  steel  vats,  partial  de-stemming, daily  pumping  over  and  punching  down,  a  final  warm  maceration, four-week fermentation with indigenous yeasts.

Ageing :  Entirely  in  oak  barrels  for  20 months,  with  30%  new  barrels,  40%  one-year old and 30% two-year old.