Les Varonniers 2022
Rhône Valley - Crozes-Ermitage

Ratings
Tasting notes
Appearance:
deep garnet red.
Nose:
very ripe red fruits, blackcurrant and raspberry, then liquorice.
Palate:
ample and solid, vanilla and jam final. According to the vintage, the wine can be kept from 30 to 60 years, indeed from 50 to 75 years.
Sommelier's advice:
A lovely freshness in direct contrast with the wine’s darkness and depth, exceptional concentration.
Food and wine pairing : All meats and poultry Cooked pork meats All cheeses
Grape variety/varieties:
100% Syrah.
Harvest:
Manual harvesting at optimal ripeness.
Soil:
South-west facing granite slopes at the end of the hill of Hermitage (Tournon granite) and alluvial terraces of Chassis.
Vinification:
Vinification in small concrete tanks after destemming. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and moderate use of sulfur. Maceration for 3 to 4 weeks.
Ageing:
Completely in barrels and small casks for a duration of about 18 months with 15% of new barrels.
Alcohol content:
12.5