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OUR WINES /
NORTHERN RHONE APPELLATIONS /
HERMITAGE
Hermitage - Les Rouies
La Croix de Garde
GRAPE VARIETIES
Syrah
TERROIR AND VINES
Produced on a hill overlooking Tain, on a steep, stepped hill, very steep (30 to 50%).
VINIFICATION AND AGEING
Traditional vinification, vatting for 18 to 28 days, with punching down and pumping over. Aged for 18 months in pieces (including 10% new).
TASTING COMMENTS
A powerful, fleshy, vigorous red wine that becomes supple and harmonious with age. Fragrant with violets, spices and blackcurrant.
FOOD/WINE PAIRING
Recommended with a roast of red meat, or lamb with quince
CELLARING POTENTIAL
About 20 years old.
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