Le Vieux Murier Crozes Hermitage "Les Saviaux" red 2022 (3 bottles)

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Le Vieux Murier Crozes Hermitage "Les Saviaux" red 2022

Technical Sheet written by the domaine:

Be careful, as often with syrah, you may notice a reduction upon opening. Try to open it an hour before or decant it.

Grape Variety: 100% Syrah

Terroir: Les Saviaux at LA-ROCHE-DE-GLUN

Soil: rolled pebbles

Vineyard Management: They have been fully cultivated using organic farming for 3 years, with conversion starting in 2019 and soil work for 7 years. We conduct deep work at the end of winter with one row worked superficially until June depending on the grass growth, and for the other, a cover crop is sown (oats, clover, vetch). This helps keep part of the soil occupied and hosts beneficial insects in spring. This cover is then rolled down to avoid water consumption that could compete with the vine. Unlike destruction by shredding, this maintains freshness and moisture through mulching. Later, it will provide organic matter when buried post-harvest.

Vine Age: Between 23 and 33 years

Vinification: Mostly destemmed, with less than 10% whole clusters in the blend. Managed by punching down and some pump-overs

Aging: Barrel filling at the end of alcoholic fermentation at a temperature of 25° for 1 year in oak barrels with 1 racking after malolactic fermentation

Bottling: please note, this wine is not "bottled at the domaine", as the cellar of this neo-winemaker is just under construction. In the meantime, it is his "luxury trainer," Jean-Louis Chave, who lends him his facilities. That is why the label of this wine specifies "bottled by JL Chave Sélection." Don't be surprised!

Tasting: Typical nose of syrah with pronounced varietal character, initial palate quite soft and fruity, finish a bit more tannic which allows the aromatic profile to linger on the finish.