Crozes-Hermitage

Les Trois Chênes

Domain :

Emmanuel Darnaud
21 Rue du stade
26600 La Roche de Glun (Drôme – Northern Rhône Valley – France)

Appellation :

Crozes-Hermitage

Color :

Red

Cuvée :

“Les Trois Chênes

“This is the estate’s flagship cuvée. The subsoil that makes up this wine gives it a certain richness, structure and a hint of minerality. Aging in “wood” is important to give it a patina, but we don’t forget its sanguine character, which gives us this racy balance!”

Grape variety:

100% Syrah

Terroir:

Glacial alluvium consisting of rolled pebbles

Age of vines :

From 25 to 60 years old

Culture :

Tilled soils, hand-picked grapes, organically grown (certified by Ecocert since 2023).

Vinification / Ageing :

All parcels are vinified in concrete or stainless steel vats (lasting approximately 15 days) and aged separately (barrels, half muids or concrete or stainless steel vats – lasting 12 to 15 months).

Part of the harvest is whole, depending on the vintage.

Bottling takes place on the estate.

Ageing potential :

This wine can be drunk now in flared glasses or decanted, or in 2-8 years. Serve between 14 and 16°C.

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