Domaine Yves Cuilleron Crozes-Hermitage "Labaya" red 2022

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Domaine Cuilleron Crozes-Hermitage "Labaya" red 2022

Technical Sheet written by the domaine:

Origin: 2 ha of vines, located to the south of the town of Tain l'Hermitage on the parcel "Malfondière".

Terroirs: deep soils, very stony, sandy loam on the surface then clayey sandy.

Grape Variety: syrah.

Viticulture: Vines cultivated with soil work without chemical herbicides. No insecticides or pesticides, the number of treatments is limited based on the weather, the addition of fertilizers is very low and exclusively organic, respecting the balance of the soils and the plant. Control of vigor and yields, leaf thinning, green harvesting for better grape ripening.

Vinification: the grapes are hand-harvested. In the cellar, sorting, crushing, and partial destemming. Fermentation in open tanks for about 3 weeks with temperature control, regular punching down and pumping over. Malolactic fermentation in barrels, using natural yeasts.

Aging: 18 months in barrels.

Olfactory Tasting: Nose of juicy red fruits and delicate floral notes.

Tasting: soft, balanced, and crunchy palate. Nice freshness highlighting fine tannins.

Cellaring: Best enjoyed young, up to 5/6 years.

Pairing: Delicate red meat, or white meat and characterful fish. Herb-crusted tuna steak, ratatouille with small Nice olives.