Crozes Hermitage - 2023 White

WINEMAKING

Vinification is natural, with no inputs. The grapes are moderately pressed in whole bunches directly after harvesting. Fermentation in vats does not exceed 18°c, so as not to extract too much fat and to maintain the right balance, balanced by preserved acidity.
This wine is wood-free, and is aged for 8 months before bottling, to preserve its freshness.

TASTING

Colour : This wine has a brilliant pale yellow color with silvery highlights. The wine is pure.

Nose : The nose is open and delicate. It develops floral notes of small white flowers, acacia honey and fresh grass. The fruit is characterized by ripe, juicy white peach.

Palate : The palate is ample, round and firm. The wine's smooth texture leads to a highly aromatic mid-palate (peach, lime blossom, white pepper), underscored by a fine freshness. The finishreveals a hint of bitterness, giving this wine excellent balance. 

PAIRING

Ideal with delicate fish (Sole / Saint Pierre) pan-fried or prepared « à la meunière », with a lovely lightly lemony sparkling butter. It will also echo white meats; veal filet mignon roasted with rosemary, guinea fowl casserole and small potatoes with gravy, sweetbreads with mushroom cream...A good goat's cheese will also enhance it: Picodon affiné, Selles Sur Cher or Pélardon des Cévennes.

AGEING 

Drink now or within 5 years.

Many thanks to Christophe SANTOS, sommellerie teacher at the  Lycée Hôtelier de l'Hermitage , and his students.