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Our Crozes-Hermitage 'Les Jalets' originates from terraced vineyards in Les Chassis, named after the pebbles deposited by alpine glaciers, reminiscent of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Appellation: Crozes-Hermitage

Grape varieties: Marsanne/ Roussanne

Vines: Planted from 1991 to 2021

GEOLOGY

Low terraces of rolled pebbles from alluvial origin.
The soil is mainly composed of clay and limestone

VINIFICATION

Hand-picked at maturity, sorted by plot in small crates. The whole bunch grapes are pressed slightly, the must settles 2 days before being racked. Then the wine is fermented in concrete egg, French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks.

AGEING

Aged for 8 months in concrete egg, French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks on fine lee.

SERVING TEMPERATURE

Ideal serving temperature is around 12 to 14°C.

FOOD PAIRING

Grilled fish, Wok vegetables, Risotto, Poultry

TASTING

A vivacious, exquisitely balanced wine boasting fragrant notes of white flowers, particularly acacia, and ripe pears.