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Crozes-Hermitage 2017 Roche Pierre - Domaine Belle
Vintage 2017 rated : (93 - 96)+
Drink Date : 2021 - 2035
Reviewed by Joe Czerwinski on the 31st Jan 2020 :
"As close a facsimile of Hermitage as you're likely to find in Crozes, Belle's 2017 Crozes Hermitage Roche Pierre comes from old vines planted on decomposing granite, then matured in 30% new oak for two years. Cedary hints of pencil shavings accent cassis and black cherry on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is richly concentrated and tannic yet finishes long and crisp."
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.
Data sheet
| Note | Between 95 and 97 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 93-96+/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Crozes-Hermitage |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Rhône |
| Areas of Rhône | Domaine Belle |
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Dry white
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Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
Sweet
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