- Out-of-Stock
Crozes-Hermitage 2018 Roche Pierre - Domaine Belle
(94 - 96)/100 Parker
Maturity: 2022 - 2035
By Joe Czerwinski in 2020: "Easily equal to some Hermitage, Belle's Crozes Hermitage Roche Pierre 2018 is made from the oldest Syrah vines on the estate, planted on granite soils. It is aged in 40% new oak barrels, but it has the intensity of the fruit and the richness of body to match. Crushed stone, pencil shavings and notes of mocha highlight the blueberries, liquorice and black olives in this impeccably balanced and complex offering".
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 | 95/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Crozes-Hermitage |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Rhône |
| Areas of Rhône | Domaine Belle |
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Rosé
Sparkling
