RAUÐVÍN / DOMAINE FAYOLLE AOC Crozes Hermitage Les Pontaix 2021 75cl

This is the estate's signature vintage, also the oldest. The wine exudes scents of black cassis, pepper and animals. The palate is delicious with fine tannins which coat the mouth generously and persistently. It is a great Crozes, full of finesse and great purity. He is young, he will benefit from getting older. Place: Les Pontaix in the village of Crozes-Hermitage in the north of the appellation. Area: 2.10 hectares Clay-limestone hillside, south facing. Average age of the vines: 40 years Planting density: 6,000 vines/ha Size: trellised goblet on stakes and Royat cordon. Organic conversion since 2019. Manual harvest in crates. The grapes are sorted and destemmed. Gravity vatting. Vinification in concrete vats. Gentle extraction by pumping over and punching down. Aging for 12 months: ¾ in half barrels (including 20% ??new barrels) and ¼ in concrete diamond vats.

Appellation: Fayolle-les Pontaix
Domain: Domaine Fayolle
Color: Red
Grape variety(s): 100% Syrah
Vintage: 2021
Region: North Rhone
Capacity: 75 cl
Guard time: 5 to 10 years

Food and wine pairings: Serving temperature: 16°C. With this very beautiful Crozes-Hermitage, we recommend a veal filet mignon.