The Wines
The estate’s production is divided into 5 vintages over 2 appellations.
Circé
Crozes-Hermitage Blanc
Cette cuvée issue d’une parcelle de loess sur le terroir de l’Homme en bordure de l’appelation Hermitage, dévoilera sur sa jeunesse toute la complexité de la marsanne (acacia, fruits sec, poivre blanc, agrumes). Le vin de ce lieu-dit nous charme par sa complexité, sa longeur et sa mineralité.
Tel Circé dans la mythologie, cette cuvée ravive le coeur, les sens et l’esprit.
Elevé 50% en barriques et 50% en cuves.
Durée de garde conseillée : 2 à 7 ans.
Accord mets et vins : il sait s’inviter lors d’un repas de l’apéritif jusqu’au dessert : poisson en sauce, saint jacques, fromages de chèvre,
Elixir
Crozes-Hermitage Blanc
Crozes Hermitage
A plot selection from a parcel planted in 1985 (Marsanne grape variety), aged in vats for 8 months. One can distinguish notes of white flowers and citrus fruits with a nice volume.
Recommended aging: 2 to 4 years
Food and wine pairing: Aperitif, cheese (ravioles & St-Marcelin), white meat, charcuterie, fish
Arpège
Hermitage Blanc
This very open hillside , facing south, has a near- constant sunshine throughout the day.
Very nice nose reminiscent of vanilla and honey.
The palate is round with a nice size and notes of raisins.
Term care recommended: 10 to 15 years
Wine and food pairing : aperitif to dessert it will accompany the most refined dishes : foie gras, sea bream
Caprice
Crozes-Hermitage Rouge
Plot selection of the oldest vines on the estate vineyards , aged in 4 to 6 years for 10 – 12 months.
We distinguish notes of licorice , cocoa, violet , black fruit , pepper with lots of volume.
Term care recommended: 2-8 years.
Wine and food pairing : quail squab, dark chocolate, cheese.
Espiègle
Crozes-Hermitage Rouge
Plot selection younger old domain , matured in 4 to 6 years for 10 to 12 months.
We distinguish notes of violets and red fruit with lots of volume.
Term care recommended: 2-8 years
Wine and food pairing : grilled piece of beef a la plancha , chocolate desserts, white meat , charcuterie.
