Crozes Hermitage

Crozes Hermitage

Les Jalets

Les Jalets

Red Wine

Red Wine

DESCRIPTION

History:
Our Crozes Hermitage “Les Jalets” comes from 6 ha of vineyard, located at “Les Jalets”, with additional purchased grapes. Its name comes from the word “jalets” which is the Old French word for the pebbles left by alpine glaciers, as can be found at Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Soil:
6 ha on a stony plain of glacial origin.

Grape Variety:
Syrah.

Age of the vines:
25 years.

Vinification:
Destemmed, crushed and thermo-regulated alcoholic fermentation; vatting over 3 weeks.

Ageing:
In vat and in the bottle.

Yield:
40-45 hl/ha.

Tasting:
Colour:
Attractive bright ruby colour, with a violet hue.
Bouquet:
Aromas of tart red berries, with a spicy final note.
Palate:
Smooth, rich attack, finishing with liquorice notes.

Matching Food and Wine:
Saucisson brioché
Bavette with shallots
Entrecôte au poivre vert

Serving Temperature:
16° to 18°.

Best enjoyed within: 
From 1 to 5 years.