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Crozes-Hermitage White
Soil type
Clay silt. Sand and gravel.
Grape variety
95% Marsanne,
5% Roussanne.
Average age of vines
25 years
Winemaking
12 months partly in oak.
Ageing
Temperature controlled fermentation at around 18°C.
Average yield
40 Hl/ hectare.
Average annual production
About 30.000 bottles.
Tasting
Eye : Golden yellow.
Nose : Aromas of white flowers such as hawthorn blossom and acacia. Delicate oak.
Palate : Fine and elegant. Full body, round and rich.
Overall : Remarkable freshness with all the finesse and richness of the appellation.
Our comment
This wine is produced from the vineyards of what was previously the VALLOUIT estate.
Vintages 2010
Wine Advocate #198 - Dec 2011
Score : (87-89+)
Made from an identical blend, the 2010 Crozes-Hermitage blanc reveals more minerality and higher acids as well as less flesh, depth and fat. It is a stylish, Chablis-like Crozes to drink in its first 4-5 years of life. Robert Parker.
Guide Bettane et Desseauve des Vins de France
Score: 14/20
Bien désaltérant, texture grasse, allonge fraîche et pure, aromatique sur les fleurs séchées.
Consumption
A boire
Serving temperature
10°C to 12°C.
Ageing potential
To drink over the next 2 years.
Food and wine matching
White meats and cheese.
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