1 star Hachette

    Domaine Yann Chave - Crozes-Hermitage 2022

    RhôneCrozes-HermitageRed

    Regular price 150,00€ tax included
    Sale price 150,00€ tax included Regular price 0,00€
    Unit price 25,00€ / unit
    Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Carton

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    Description

    Domaine Yann Chave presents a 2022 Crozes-Hermitage that is both balanced and expressive. Nestled in the heart of the Northern Rhône Valley, this discreet yet meticulous estate showcases the authentic character of the Crozes-Hermitage terroir through precise and respectful winemaking. This wine, produced using sustainable viticulture and traditional techniques, perfectly reflects the appellation's identity: vibrant fruit, a fine structure, and a depth that will appeal to Syrah lovers.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Guide Hachette des Vins 1 star
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    The Domaine de Villaine Crozes-Hermitage 2022 displays a deep garnet color with purplish highlights. The nose reveals generous aromas of black fruit, pepper, and licorice. On the palate, the attack is ample, with supple tannins and lovely freshness. The balance between ripe fruit and spice is remarkable, offering an elegant structure. The persistent and spicy finish confirms the aging potential of this generous wine, so typical of its terroir.

    Food & wine pairings

    This wine pairs perfectly with a grilled ribeye steak, a wild boar stew or a platter of mature cheeses.

    Producer

    Producer

    The vines of Domaine de Villaine flourish on the granite and clay-limestone terraces of the Crozes-Hermitage hillsides. This remarkable terroir imparts minerality, depth, and balance to the wine. Cultivated according to the principles of sustainable agriculture, the vines benefit from meticulous work in each plot, promoting a pure expression of the Syrah grape. The planting density and careful selection of the bunches ensure low yields and optimal grape quality.

    Owner and history

    Domaine de Villaine is run by a passionate team driven by the ambition to produce authentic wines that truly reflect their terroir. The owners, deeply rooted in Rhône Valley tradition, have modernized their approach while maintaining a profound respect for nature and the local winemaking heritage. Their commitment is reflected in sustainable practices, meticulous winemaking, and a constant desire to elevate Syrah through distinctive wines.

    Vinification and aging

    Domaine de Villaine favors traditional winemaking methods in concrete vats, with gentle pump-overs to preserve the fruit. Fermentation is controlled at low temperatures to retain full aromatic intensity.
    This 2022 vintage is then aged in French oak barrels for 12 months, some of which have previously held several wines, to refine the tannins without masking the fruit. A precise aging process that respects the identity of the terroir.

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    The team's opinion

    This 2022 Crozes-Hermitage from Domaine de Villaine impresses with its aromatic depth, balanced structure and authenticity, worthy of the finest terroirs of the Rhône.

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • spicy
    • complex
    • timber frame