COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Marsanne, Roussanne
PRODUCER
Etienne Pochon
REGION
Rhône Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Etienne Pochon Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2021 is a white wine from the Northern Rhône Valley, France, made from Marsanne and Roussanne grapes. The producer, Etienne Pochon, is dedicated to organic farming practices and vinifies grapes from individual vineyard plots to highlight specific terroir characteristics. The estate has a long-standing family history, with the current generation blending tradition and modern expertise. The vineyards are situated in the Crozes-Hermitage appellation, known for its distinctive white wines.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards certified organic since 2014.
Fact 02
Grapes are harvested manually.
Fact 03
Producer vinifies grapes plot by plot.
Fact 04
Estate located in medieval cellars of Château de Curson.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Etienne Pochon Crozes-Hermitage Blanc involves manual harvesting of the Marsanne and Roussanne grapes. Following harvest, the grapes are de-stemmed and undergo a period of maceration. A key technique employed by the producer is plot-by-plot vinification, where grapes from each vineyard parcel are vinified separately to preserve their distinct characteristics. For the 2022 vintage, the wine was aged in tanks for seven months, a method that typically helps maintain freshness and fruit purity.
