By naming the cuvée in honour of the epic of Captain Ravoire in the Comtat Venaissin in 1593, Olivier Ravoire was keen to highlight the history of the Ravoire family. The wines are rooted in the most prestigious appellations in the Rhône Valley to bring you the very best this vineyard has to offer.
Presentation
Presentation
Espee, the name of our Crozes-Hermitage vintage, is a term borrowed from an old French word meaning sword and refers to the knight’s weapon of choice
The vintage is the result of a meticulous blend of grapes from the best plots in the appellation. This wine was created to offer a rich tasting experience to share and discover.
The vintage is the result of a meticulous blend of grapes from the best plots in the appellation. This wine was created to offer a rich tasting experience to share and discover.
Terroir
Thick layers of stony soil from different ice age eras combined with red clay.
In the vineyard
Average age of the vines : 45 years.
Winemaking
The grapes are hand-picked, fully stemmed and sorted. Optimal extraction is ensured by pump-over stirring. Vatting for an average of three weeks at controlled temperature.
Ageing
The blend is matured for 12 months: 50% in concrete vats and 50% in French oak casks (225 litres) used for one or two wines. Light filtering on non-spliced wine.
Varietal
Syrah : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
Winegrowing label : Agriculture conventionnelle
Production volume : 420
Residual Sugar : < 2 g/l
Advice
Serving
Ideal serving temperature : from 16°C to 18°C.
Tasting
Dark ruby red colour. Intense and complex bouquet with black fruits; reminiscent of black currant and spices. Mouthfeel offering a potent silky character and elegant tannic structure.
