Crozes-Hermitage

Cuvée "AU FIL DU TEMPS" 2017

Print the data sheet	Estate :	Emmanuel Darnaud 21 Rue du stade 26600 La Roche de Glun (Drôme - Vallée du Rhône Nord - France)
	Appellation :	Crozes-Hermitage
	Color :	Red
	Cuvée :	"Au Fil du Temps" Ground Parcel selection : terroir "Les Saviaux"
	Vintage :	2017
	Harvest date :	September 6 to 15, 2017
	Grape variety :	100 % Syrah
	ABV :	13°
	Soil :	Glacial alluvium composed of rolled pebbles
	Age of vineyards :	25-60 years
	Cultivation :	Ploughed soils, manual grape-picking
	Winemaking/ maturing :	All parcels are separately matured (oak barrels or concrete vats for 15 days) : then 50% in half-muids or oak barrels that already contained wine. Duration: about 16 months). This cuvee is made with 20 % of whole crop
	Wine tasting :	Color : Dark red with hints of deep purple. It has a beautiful brilliance as well as a beautiful material Nose : Very intense nose with flavours of red fruits alongside flowers such as lilac or rose Mouth : The mouth reveals a nice finesse as well as delicacy. The tannins, supple and subtle, are highlighted by flavours of flower and of small red fruit Good with : Mijote of pork tenderloin with prunes and grilled seasonal vegetables; Filet of grilled Bonite, soja sauce and wok of crisp vegetables; Cheese "Saint Nectaire"
	Laying down :	The character of this wine reveals a brightness that will evolve for up to about 5 years