“ « Vintage after vintage, the Collection wines have become symbols which perfectly illustrate the family’s ethos of supreme quality. Careful ageing, together with the meticulous attention paid every day by Marcel and Philippe Guigal to the selection and blending processes, bring to the fore the consistency and excellence of the great appellations of the Rhône Valley » ”
Northern Rhône

Crozes-Hermitage White

This attractive wine from the Northern Rhône is characterised by its fresh fruitiness and generosity.
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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

37 Hl/ hectare.

Average annual production

Around 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.
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Vintages 2018

JEB DUNNUCK

Score : 90

An outstanding wine, the 2018 Crozes-Hermitage Blanc offers lots of peach, melon, and citrus notes, a hint of flowers, medium body, and a balanced, clean, classy texture. Drink it over the coming 3-5 years.

WINE ADVOCATE

Score : 89

The 2018 Crozes Hermitage Blanc features notes of pear, melon and citrus. Medium to full-bodied, it's round and fleshy but retains a sense of freshness and drinkability. For short-term enjoyment.

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.

The cooperage

of the domain

Producing

exceptional wines