East of the granitic mass that is Hermitage, winemaker and owner Frank Faugier cuts a
large and distinctly rural figure which is at odds with his modern and impeccably clean
winery. His understated, easy going nature comes through in his no fuss winemaking
method that allows the elegance of Syrah and the superb location within CrozesHermitage to show through. No tricks here, just honest and flavorsome wines.
large and distinctly rural figure which is at odds with his modern and impeccably clean
winery. His understated, easy going nature comes through in his no fuss winemaking
method that allows the elegance of Syrah and the superb location within CrozesHermitage to show through. No tricks here, just honest and flavorsome wines.
Presentation
Terroir
Soils of Alphine dilvium composed of large pebble stones with presence of coarse sands and red
clay. The large pebbles on the surface collect the heat during the day and transfer the heat to the
vines during the night.
clay. The large pebbles on the surface collect the heat during the day and transfer the heat to the
vines during the night.
In the vineyard
The grapes are harvested by hand and with no intervention of chemical products, but uses copper
treatments very sparingly to facilitate the micro-organisms in the soil. The winery is modern
(stainless steel tanks) but respect for tradition permeates the winemaking process. They employ
tillage, pest management, green harvesting, manual stripping, handpicking, égrappages, pigeages
during vinification and aging under control to offer you all the pleasure and complexity of Syrah.
treatments very sparingly to facilitate the micro-organisms in the soil. The winery is modern
(stainless steel tanks) but respect for tradition permeates the winemaking process. They employ
tillage, pest management, green harvesting, manual stripping, handpicking, égrappages, pigeages
during vinification and aging under control to offer you all the pleasure and complexity of Syrah.
Winemaking
Fully destemmed and hand sorted, pre-fermentation maceration at cold temps (6°c) for up to 4
days, and short fermentation at controlled temperature. Post-fermentation of 15 days and aging
in stainless vessels for 6 to 8 months prior to bottling in May.
days, and short fermentation at controlled temperature. Post-fermentation of 15 days and aging
in stainless vessels for 6 to 8 months prior to bottling in May.
Ageing
6-8 months in stainless steel vats for bottling in May
Varietal
Syrah : 100%
Specifications
GM : No
Contains sulphites. Contains egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 3 to 5 years
Tasting
This fruity, brightly concentrated Syrah offers forward, juicy blackberry and plum flavors touched
by earth and leather. It's a full-bodied, refreshingly balanced sip framed by fine-grained, pleasantly
charry tannins. So ready to drink!
by earth and leather. It's a full-bodied, refreshingly balanced sip framed by fine-grained, pleasantly
charry tannins. So ready to drink!
Food pairings
This wine is a remarkably flexible with food, while no oak treatment is used, this means it can be
enjoyed alongside an even broader range of lighter dishes such as fish, veal, and poultry.
enjoyed alongside an even broader range of lighter dishes such as fish, veal, and poultry.
