Crozes Hermitage 2017 Les Châssis - Yves Cuilleron

Crozes Hermitage 2017 Les Châssis - Yves Cuilleron

Origin : One hectare of vines on the famous terroir called "Les Châssis", located in the commune of Mercurol. A plot-based cuvée of high quality and good ageing potential.

Terroir: deep soil, stony alluvium from the quaternary period.

Grape variety: Syrah.

Viticulture: treatments limited to the maximum according to the weather, no insecticide to preserve biodiversity, little fertilizer and only organic. Control of vigour and yields, leaf thinning, green harvesting for a better ripening of the grapes. Disbudding in spring.

Vinification: manual harvest, plot by plot and traditional vinification. Use as little as possible of oenological products (native yeasts). In the cellar, sorting, crushing and partial de-stemming. Maceration for 3 weeks in open vats.

Ageing: 18 months in barrels.

Alcohol content: 13% Alc./Vol.

Production: approx. 3,380 bottles.

Style: Complex and powerful nose. Blend of ripe black fruits, sweet spices and liquorice. Round and greedy mouth. Spicy tannins bring a delicate length.

Ageing: To be enjoyed young on fruity aromas (3 to 4 years) or on evolutionary aromas (10 years and more).

Food match: Meats of character (lamb, beef, duck, suckling pig).