Description
The Crozes-Hermitage L'Essentiel from the Les Hauts Châssis estate is a wine with a very deep golden-yellow colour. The nose reveals aromas of yellow and exotic fruits with some floral notes (acacia). The attack on the palate highlights a lovely fullness, confirming the orchard aromas. These are complemented by a hint of dried fruit and some subtle toasted notes, all perfectly balanced. On the finish, subtle hints of menthol bring freshness and tension.
In the vineyard, in the cellar
Grape varieties: Roussanne (20%), Marsanne (80%). Soil composed of fluvio-glacial alluvium (Alpine diluvium) dominated by brown clay sediments, sand and pebbles transported by glaciers and subsequently carried by rivers.
Organic farming. Franck Faugier completed the conversion to organic farming at his Les Hauts Châssis estate with the 2018 vintage. Vinification begins with the pressing of whole bunches of grapes as soon as they arrive at the winery. The must is chilled to 4°C for settling, followed by racking after 24 hours of chilling. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, with ageing in vats prior to bottling in March.
What to eat with a Crozes-Hermitage L'Essentiel from the Les Hauts Châssis estate?
Food and wine pairing:
- Grilled turbot with porcini mushrooms
- aperitif
- fish with hollandaise sauce
- Duck breast with peaches
- Cheese: Picodon
