Le Vieux Murier Crozes Hermitage "Le Jardin" dry white 2023

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Le Vieux Murier Crozes Hermitage "Le Jardin" dry white 2023

Technical Sheet written by the domaine:

Grape Variety: 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne

Terroir: Le Peizon in LARNAGE

Soil: Loess

Vine Age: Between 10 and 40 years, majority 18 years

Vine Cultivation Method: Entirely worked under organic farming for 3 years, conversion began in 2019 and soil work for 7 years. Similar to the "Saviaux" (the Syrah parcel) except that the row without plant cover is sown with permanent grass. The loess is sensitive to erosion and the vine suffers less from drought because the clay present retains more water.

Vinification: Coarse settling, fermentation begins in stainless steel tanks, then transferred to Burgundy barrels with a density of 1070

Aging: 2 to 3 bâtonnages before malolactic fermentation, then 1 year in oak barrels on total lees without racking.

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: Rather complex nose brought by fermentation and barrel aging which will provide richness on the palate adjusted by the bâtonnages. The palate has texture and richness while being balanced by the acidity naturally present in the grapes from the rather cool and late terroir of Larnage, very suitable for white grape varieties. A discreet hint of bitterness that extends the finish.