Crozes-Hermitage 2017 Au Fil du Temps - Emmanuel Darnaud

Crozes-Hermitage 2017 Au Fil du Temps - Emmanuel Darnaud

Cuvée : "Au fil du temps"

Ground Parcel selection : terroir "Les Saviaux"

Vintage: 2017

Harvest date: September 6 to 15, 2017

Grape variety: 100 % Syrah

ABV: 13°

Soil: Glacial alluvium composed of rolled pebbles

Age of vineyards: 25-60 years

Cultivation: Ploughed soils, manual grape-picking

Winemaking/ maturing: All parcels are separately matured (oak barrels or concrete vats for 15 days) : then 50% in half-muids or oak barrels that already contained wine. Duration: about 16 months). This cuvee is made with 20 % of whole clusters.

Wine tasting:
    
Color: Dark red with hints of deep purple. It has a beautiful brilliance as well as a beautiful material

Nose: Very intense nose with flavours of red fruits alongside flowers such as lilac or rose

Mouth: The mouth reveals a nice finesse as well as delicacy. The tannins, supple and subtle, are highlighted by flavours of flower and of small red fruit.

Good with: Mijote of pork tenderloin with prunes and grilled seasonal vegetables; Filet of grilled Bonite, soja sauce and wok of crisp vegetables; Cheese "Saint Nectaire"

Laying down: The character of this wine reveals a brightness that will evolve for up to about 5 years