COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
François Villard
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Crozes-Hermitage Certitude from François Villard is a 100% Syrah wine from the Northern Rhône Valley. The estate was founded in 1989 by François Villard, a former chef whose background influences his winemaking philosophy. The vineyards are situated on the Plateau de Chassis, with soils composed of sandy clay and river stones. The estate practices sustainable viticulture and achieved organic certification in August 2022. The 'Certitude' cuvée aims to showcase the purity of fruit and the distinctiveness of the terroir.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
François Villard was a chef before becoming a winemaker.
Fact 02
The estate is certified organic since August 2022.
Fact 03
Vineyards are located on the Plateau de Chassis.
Fact 04
Uses indigenous yeasts for fermentation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Crozes-Hermitage Certitude involves 100% whole-cluster fermentation using indigenous yeasts. Minimal sulfur is employed. The wine is aged for around 18 months, with an initial period in used French oak barrels and tapered vats, followed by time in stainless steel. Harvests are conducted plot by plot to achieve optimal grape maturity. The producer adheres to sustainable viticulture practices and achieved organic certification in August 2022.
