COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Domaine Etienne Pochon
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Etienne Pochon Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2022 is a 100% Syrah from the Northern Rhône Valley. This organic wine is produced by Domaine Etienne Pochon, a family estate with a long history dating back to the late 18th century. The estate is situated in the medieval cellars of Château de Curson. The vineyards are planted on plains and hillsides with soils of Quaternary gravel, formed from ancient alluvium of the Rhône River. The 2022 vintage experienced dry conditions, leading to early harvests and concentrated fruit.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Certified organic since 2014.
Fact 02
Vines average 20 years old.
Fact 03
Estate cellars are in a medieval château.
Fact 04
Early harvest due to dry conditions in 2022.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process begins with manual harvesting of the Syrah grapes, often in small batches. The grapes are then de-stemmed and crushed, followed by a period of maceration before fermentation. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks using selected yeasts at controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 6 months in used oak barrels (2 to 6 years old). The estate's approach involves vinifying plot by plot to highlight the distinctiveness of each terroir.
