{"title":"Crozes-Hermitage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCrozes-Hermitage: the largest appellation of the northern Rhône\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrozes-Hermitage is the largest appellation in the northern \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rhone\"\u003eRhône\u003c\/a\u003e. Its vineyards sit on the east bank of the river in the Drôme and wrap around the famous hill above Tain-l'Hermitage. The appellation was created in 1937, when it covered only the village of Crozes-Hermitage. It was extended in 1952 and today takes in eleven communes. That makes Crozes-Hermitage the most approachable way into northern Rhône Syrah: the same grape and the same climate as its neighbours, spread over a much larger and more varied area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSyrah from granite and river stones: what Crozes-Hermitage wine tastes like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Crozes-Hermitage is made from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/syrah-shiraz\"\u003eSyrah\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rules allow a small share of the white grapes Marsanne and Roussanne in the blend. Expect dark cherry, blackberry, violet, black olive and white pepper, with juicy fruit and a more relaxed frame than Hermitage. The terroir splits in two. In the north, around Gervans, Erôme and the village of Crozes-Hermitage itself, vines grow on steep granite slopes that give tighter, more mineral wines. In the south, broad river terraces of rounded stones, gravel and loess stretch out, including the plain of Les Chassis, where Syrah turns round, generous and fruit-led.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Crozes-Hermitage is made from Marsanne and Roussanne. It is full and soft, with peach, apricot, white flowers and almond, and carries more structure than most people expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCrozes-Hermitage producers in our range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Alain Graillot was founded in 1985 and is now run by Alain Graillot's sons. You will find both the classic red Crozes-Hermitage, also in magnum, and La Guiraude, a selection of the best barrels of the vintage. Domaine Combier in Pont-de-l'Isère is an organic pioneer, and its Clos des Grives from old Syrah vines is one of the best-known wines of the appellation, here in magnum and double magnum. Paul Jaboulet Aîné's Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert, the house's own estate in the appellation, is available from the 2012 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range also includes \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/e-guigal\"\u003eE. Guigal\u003c\/a\u003e in red and white, Domaine des Entrefaux with Les Machonniers and Les Pends in red and white, Christophe Curtat's Fées des Champs, Pierre-Jean Villa's Accroche-Cœur, François Villard's Certitude and Domaine Garon. For the mature style, there is Domaine des Rémizières L'Essentiel from 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCrozes-Hermitage vs Hermitage: what is the difference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hermitage\"\u003eHermitage\u003c\/a\u003e is the small, steep granite hill directly above Tain-l'Hermitage, and its wines are more powerful, more concentrated and built for long ageing. Crozes-Hermitage surrounds the hill and gives wines that are ready to drink sooner. The best from the northern granite resemble Hermitage in style, while the wines of the southern terraces are more fruit-driven. To go further into the northern Rhône, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cote-rotie\"\u003eCôte-Rôtie\u003c\/a\u003e is the next step towards the elegant, floral side of Syrah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing with Crozes-Hermitage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red Crozes-Hermitage suits grilled beef, lamb, duck, barbecued sausages and mushroom dishes. Its peppery spice and juicy tannins also make it a good match for burgers and bistro cooking. Serve it at 15 to 17°C. The white works with fish in butter sauce, chicken, veal and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCrozes-Hermitage FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat grape is Crozes-Hermitage made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Crozes-Hermitage is made from Syrah, sometimes with a small share of Marsanne or Roussanne. The white is made from Marsanne and Roussanne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long can you keep a Crozes-Hermitage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost reds drink well after two or three years and keep comfortably for five to eight. Top cuvées such as Clos des Grives, La Guiraude and Thalabert can develop for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a white Crozes-Hermitage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is much rarer than the red and is made from Marsanne and Roussanne. Try Guigal's white Crozes-Hermitage or the Domaine des Entrefaux Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Crozes-Hermitage the same as Hermitage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are two separate appellations. Hermitage is the hill above Tain-l'Hermitage, and Crozes-Hermitage is the larger area around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"crozes-hermitage-domaine-combier-crozes-hermitage-magnum-15l-2022","title":"Crozes Hermitage Domaine Combier Crozes Hermitage - Magnum 1,5L, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Combier’s Crozes-Hermitage in magnum format offers a generous, cellar-worthy expression of Syrah from one of the Rhône’s most respected appellations. The 2022 vintage combines the producer’s hallmark purity and finesse with the appeal of a larger bottle, ideal for aging or sharing at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, expect a deep ruby-purple color with youthful brightness. The nose is typically expressive and lifted, showing dark berries, black cherry, violet, pepper, and subtle earthy or smoky undertones.\n\nOn the palate, Crozes-Hermitage from Domaine Combier is known for its supple texture, fresh acidity, and refined tannins, with layers of blackberry, plum, spice, and savory minerality. The magnum format supports slow maturation, and this 2022 wine should develop additional complexity over several years, while already offering plenty of charm in its youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from the northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage benefits from a terroir shaped by alluvial soils, granite influence, and a climate that gives Syrah both ripeness and freshness. Domaine Combier is widely associated with careful vineyard work and restrained winemaking, typically favoring healthy grapes, gentle extraction, and methods that preserve aromatics and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Syrah pairs beautifully with roast lamb, duck, grilled sausages, mushroom dishes, and hearty stews. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 30–60 minutes if opened young to help the wine open up and soften its structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine Combier is a well-known family estate in the Northern Rhône and a benchmark producer in Crozes-Hermitage. 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Crafted entirely from Syrah, it captures the classic Crozes-Hermitage style with dark fruit, spice, and a subtle smoky edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a deep ruby-red hue that hints at its concentration. The nose is expressive and inviting, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, violet, black pepper, and a gentle smoky note. On the palate, the wine is well-balanced and silky, with lively acidity, fine tannins, and a long finish laced with licorice and warm spice.\n\nThis is a wine that can be enjoyed young for its fresh, vibrant fruit, but it also has the structure to develop nicely over the next few years, gaining extra nuance and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced in the northern Rhône from 100% Syrah, this wine reflects the distinctive terroir of Crozes-Hermitage, where the cooler climate and varied soils help preserve freshness and aromatic precision. The grapes are harvested with care to retain purity of fruit, and the vinification is aimed at highlighting Syrah’s natural balance, spice, and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA versatile red, this wine is an excellent match for grilled meats, game, roasted lamb, and rich braised dishes. 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While enjoyable now, it should also evolve well over the next 4–8 years, gaining more complexity and depth with short-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrozes-Hermitage comes from the Northern Rhône, where Syrah thrives in a continental climate with cool nights, warm days, and a mix of granite, clay, and alluvial soils that help preserve freshness and aromatics. The grapes are typically harvested at optimal ripeness and vinified with a focus on extracting color, fragrance, and gentle tannin structure, followed by aging designed to preserve fruit clarity and regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, grilled beef, duck breast, game birds, and hearty dishes such as mushroom risotto or lentil stew. 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The nose leans toward black cherry, blackberry, violet and cracked black pepper, with a savory, slightly smoky Rhône character that adds complexity.\n\nOn the palate, expect a medium-bodied wine with juicy red and dark berry fruit, lively freshness and fine, supple tannins. Syrah’s classic spice and mineral edge carry the finish, giving the wine a polished, food-friendly profile. While already approachable in its youth, it should also develop additional savory depth over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from Syrah grown in Crozes-Hermitage in the northern Rhône, where the cooler continental climate and varied alluvial, clay and granite-influenced soils help preserve freshness and aromatic lift. 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Known for its balance of dark fruit, spice, and savoury mineral detail, it reflects both the Graillot style and the distinctive terroir of Crozes-Hermitage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it typically shows a deep ruby colour with a lively, youthful edge. The nose is expressive and layered, offering blackberries, black cherries, violet, cracked pepper, olives, and a subtle smoky earthiness.\n\nOn the palate, expect a supple yet structured Syrah with fresh acidity, fine tannins, and plenty of energy. Dark berry fruit is joined by savoury spice and a hint of leather or graphite, giving the wine both charm and seriousness. While already appealing in youth, it should also reward a few years of cellaring as the aromatics become more integrated and complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrozes-Hermitage lies on the eastern bank of the Rhône, where a mix of alluvial soils, clay, gravel, and galets helps produce wines with both freshness and breadth. Graillot is known for working with a natural, low-intervention philosophy, aiming to preserve the character of the fruit and the nuances of the vineyard. Fermentation and ageing are typically handled in a way that supports purity, structure, and texture rather than heavy oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with grilled lamb, duck breast, roast chicken, game birds, mushroom dishes, and hearty lentil stews. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 30–60 minutes if opening young, especially to help the aromatics open up and the tannins soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraillot is one of the most respected names in Crozes-Hermitage, widely admired for helping define the modern reputation of the appellation. The producer has earned a strong following among Rhône lovers for its consistent quality, elegant Syrah style, and focus on terroir expression. 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Produced from selected parcels and crafted in a style that combines power with finesse, it has become a benchmark wine for the appellation and a favorite among Rhône enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this 2022 Crozes-Hermitage typically shows a deep, youthful colour with vibrant purple reflections. The nose is layered and expressive, often combining dark berries, black olive, violet, pepper, and subtle smoky or mineral notes.\n\nOn the palate, it is structured yet polished, with concentrated blackberry and plum fruit, savory spice, firm but refined tannins, and a long, energetic finish. La Guiraude has the concentration and balance to age beautifully, and the 2022 vintage should reward cellaring for several years, gaining complexity and silkiness over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in the Rhône from carefully selected Syrah fruit, La Guiraude reflects the gravelly and alluvial soils of Crozes-Hermitage, which help bring both ripeness and freshness to the wine. Graillot is known for working with low intervention in the cellar, allowing the character of the vineyard and vintage to come through clearly. Fermentation and élevage are typically handled with great care to preserve purity, structure, and aromatic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, duck breast, grilled beef, game birds, or hearty mushroom dishes. It also works well with mature hard cheeses and Provençal-style cuisine. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended, especially if opened young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGraillot is one of the most respected names in Crozes-Hermitage, widely recognized for helping elevate the reputation of the appellation. The estate has built its reputation on expressive Syrah wines that balance authenticity, elegance, and ageability. 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Known for its precision, purity, and depth, it captures one of the appellation’s most admired expressions from a family estate with a long-standing reputation for quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this 2023 Crozes-Hermitage typically shows a deep, inky ruby color. Expect an expressive nose of blackberries, dark cherries, violets, cracked pepper, and a subtle smoky, earthy edge.\n\nOn the palate, it should be both ripe and focused, with concentrated black fruit, fine-grained tannins, bright freshness, and the savory spice that defines top Syrah from the Northern Rhône. The double magnum format supports especially graceful aging, and Clos des Grives can develop beautifully over many years, gaining complexity, silkiness, and more pronounced tertiary notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClos des Grives comes from Domaine Combier’s carefully tended vineyards in Crozes-Hermitage, where the Rhône’s climate and varied soils help shape an aromatic and structured Syrah. The estate is known for cultivating with a strong respect for the land, and the fruit is typically harvested by hand to preserve purity and selection. Vinification is carried out to emphasize freshness, finesse, and the natural character of the vintage, with élevage designed to integrate the tannins and build complexity without masking the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is a natural match for roast lamb, grilled ribeye, duck breast, game birds, or rich mushroom dishes. It also pairs well with aged hard cheeses and herb-roasted vegetables. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if opening young, especially in this larger format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine Combier is a respected family estate in the northern Rhône, long associated with meticulous farming and elegant, terroir-driven wines. Over the years, it has earned a strong following for producing some of the most refined and consistent bottles in Crozes-Hermitage. 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Sourced from the domaine’s best old-vine parcels and crafted with Graillot’s hallmark restraint, it offers a more concentrated, age-worthy expression than the classic Crozes-Hermitage bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it typically shows a deep ruby-purple color with a vivid, youthful edge. The nose is expressive and layered, with black cherry, blackberry, violet, cracked pepper, smoked meat, licorice, and the savory mineral notes that define great Syrah from the Rhône.\n\nOn the palate, it is usually fuller and more structured than standard Crozes-Hermitage, combining ripe dark fruit with freshness, fine tannins, and a spicy, almost ferrous savory core. The finish tends to be long and persistent, with plenty of energy and the balance to develop beautifully over time. While enjoyable in its youth with air, it has the structure to age gracefully for 8–15 years, sometimes longer in strong vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Guiraude comes from selected old vines in Crozes-Hermitage, where alluvial and stony soils contribute both ripeness and a mineral backbone. Alain Graillot is known for working organically and harvesting by hand to preserve fruit purity and vineyard expression.\n\nVinification is typically traditional and minimal-intervention: whole-cluster or partially destemmed fermentation depending on the vintage, native yeasts, and maturation in used oak to avoid overwhelming the fruit. 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The older barrels keep the savoury Syrah notes close to the surface. The new oak adds polish to the tannins and a soft edge to the finish. A faint grilled-meat aroma sits beside the spice, followed by a dry palate with a velvety grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2022 Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage pours deep ruby, with a dark core and a violet rim that fit its ripe northern Rhône Syrah profile from the first swirl. The nose goes straight to cracked black pepper, cinnamon bark and the grilled-meat smoke that marks this Domaine des Entrefaux release more than simple fresh berry fruit. On the palate it feels velvety and dry, with 12.5% alcohol giving a supple pace and keeping the fruit in a clear black-plum register. Vanilla sits in the background of the 12 to 18 month French barrel ageing, then fine tannins carry black fruit, smoke and spice through a lingering finish. Drink 2024-2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePour Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage 2022 with grilled lamb chops, especially if the fat has picked up a little char from the pan or barbecue. The wine’s black pepper and smoke also fit venison stew, duck breast with a dark jus or a simple ribeye finished with rosemary. For a regional direction, serve it with caillette ardéchoise or saucisson from the Rhône table, where the cured meat brings out the Syrah’s savoury side. Aged Comté or Tomme de Savoie gives the French oak spice a nutty echo, and the wine’s dry finish keeps the cheese from feeling heavy. The cinnamon and vanilla notes also suit slow-braised beef cheeks with root vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine des Entrefaux is closely tied to Crozes-Hermitage, and its red wines place Syrah in a savoury register that feels direct for a large northern Rhône appellation. The concrete signature is texture, shown in this 2022 through velvety tannins, grilled-meat aromas and a pepper line that remains clear after the oak spice. The estate farms sustainably, and the certification for this bottling gives a specific farming marker alongside the granite and limestone soils listed for the wine. French barrels are part of the Entrefaux vocabulary, with new and older oak adding cinnamon and vanilla around the black-fruited core. The domaine’s Crozes-Hermitage is shaped as a dry, food-facing red rather than a showpiece built around alcohol, and the 12.5% level makes that especially visible here. 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Used oak and concrete keep the 2023 feeling direct and savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViticulture for Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage 2023 starts with Syrah rooted in granite and alluvial soils within Crozes-Hermitage, on the northern Rhône side of the appellation. The estate lists sustainable certification for this bottle. That detail sits next to a clean earthy register in the glass: damp potting soil, black cherry skin and violet above a modest oak imprint. At 13% alcohol, the fruit feels gathered and dark rather than lush. Crozes-Hermitage can span several moods, and this 2023 lands on the peppery, stony and compact side.\n\nVinification and ageing are plain-spoken here, with roughly twelve months in used oak barrels and concrete vats. The used vessels sit behind the smoky Syrah notes, and the concrete element gives the wine a cool, direct feel. Texture comes through as a slim line of lively tannin rather than a broad wash of fruit. The dry finish is short, with black pepper and potting-soil earth returning after the black cherry fades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first pour of Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage 2023 smells of damp potting soil, cracked black pepper and violets pressed into dark fruit. Black cherry leads the palate, then a smoky edge and a savoury granite snap pull the Syrah toward a lean northern Rhône shape. At 13% alcohol, the body stays narrow and energetic, with lively tannins that brush the gums and give the dry wine a brisk, sinewy feel. The closing impression is direct and brief, with potting soil, smoke and a last twist of black pepper marking this particular 2023 bottling. 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For this bottle the domaine gives unusually clear clues: granite and alluvial soils, sustainable certification and around twelve months in used oak barrels and concrete vats. That cellar choice is a concrete trait of the producer in this wine, since the oak sits in the background and the tannic line stays lively. The producer’s signature here is tactile: the wine feels slim, dry and alert, with a smoky edge rather than a glossy coat of fruit. I would remember Domaine des Entrefaux for the way this Crozes-Hermitage keeps the savoury side of Syrah close to the surface. 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The oak feels present as shape, with vanilla kept far behind the cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Syrah for Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage 2023 comes from Crozes-Hermitage in the northern Rhone, and the domaine records sustainable certification for this release. The vineyard material behind this 750 ml bottle is rooted in granite and alluvial soils, a pairing that matches the wine’s red-fruited snap and smoky edge. The 13% alcohol sits neatly inside the wine’s frame, with sour cherry and savoury depth carrying the shape. The wine shows energy in this 2023, and that youthful red brightness is one of the first details in the glass.\n\nVinification keeps the dark cherry core clear and direct. The wine ages for 12 months in oak barrels, using a mix of new and used wood. New oak gives a light frame around the smoke and grilled-meat notes, and used barrels leave the sour cherry line feeling open. The dry finish carries a clean oak polish around the tannins. This is Crozes-Hermitage with cellar detail you can feel in the grain of the tannin, especially after the wine has had a little air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep red in the glass, Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage 2023 opens with cherry skin, ripe cherry flesh and sour cherry juice under a curl of smoke that feels very Entrefaux in its savoury detail. Air brings a grilled-meat note, black pepper and a faint olive-brine edge, giving the Syrah a savoury register that links directly to the producer’s Crozes-Hermitage style in this young release. The palate is lively and dry, with 13% alcohol keeping the red fruit bright and the oak showing as fine texture in the background through a full swallow. Tannins are fine and youthful, and the finish returns to sour cherry, smoke and a clean savoury line that recalls charred meat on a cool evening. Best from 2024 to 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Domaine des Entrefaux Syrah is a strong table bottle for meat with browning and a little fat, especially grilled rib-eye with pepper or lamb chops with rosemary. The sour cherry line cuts through saucisson sec, duck rillettes and aged Comté, so the charcuterie board can be fairly serious and still feel lively. For a regional nod, pour it with caillette ardéchoise, the herb-scented pork and greens pâté found near the northern Rhone and its markets. Game also makes sense here: venison with juniper, wild boar ragù or pigeon with lentils all pick up the wine’s smoke and meaty finish. With aged cheese, choose firm mountain styles with nutty depth, a firm salt line and enough density for the wine’s youthful tannins at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine des Entrefaux is based at Chanos-Curson in Crozes-Hermitage, on open terraces south of the Hermitage hill and close to the broad plain that shapes much of the appellation’s everyday landscape in the eastern sector of the northern Rhone. The Tardy family’s name is part of conversations about carefully made Crozes-Hermitage, with Syrah that carries red fruit, pepper and a grilled note in a direct northern Rhone register for detail-minded drinkers. The concrete marker in this Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage 2023 is the smoked red-cherry line, which feels tied to the domaine’s taste for savoury Syrah and restrained oak polish across the nose and the first mouthful. The sustainable certification for this release fits that image, and this bottle shows it through clear fruit, a dry finish and a neat tannic frame around the cherry core from the first pour through the final sip. In the cellar, the 12 months in mixed new and used barrels show as a fine frame around sour cherry, smoke and the faint grilled-meat note that marks the palate in this 13% alcohol 750 ml release. Entrefaux has a knack for Crozes-Hermitage that feels recognisable before it feels expensive, and this 2023 follows that path with cherry skin and olive brine plus measured oak and a steady tannic grip after a short splash of air.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine des Entrefaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54426741735761,"sku":"GWCOM-GW001197","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/GW001197.png?v=1785227279"},{"product_id":"domaine-des-entrefaux-blanc-crozes-hermitage-2024-075l","title":"Domaine des Entrefaux Blanc    Crozes-Hermitage  2024  - 0,75l","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage Marsanne 2024 is a white Rhône wine with pear, lemon and elderflower from granite and alluvial soils of northern France. It is dry, tank-aged and quietly textured. The 12.5% alcohol gives it a fresh northern Rhône feel, with enough roundness for fish or soft cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine des Entrefaux farms this 2024 Crozes-Hermitage Marsanne under sustainable certification, and Marsanne is the single grape in the bottle. The vineyard information for this cuvée points to granite and alluvial soils, a pairing that gives the wine a very specific northern Rhône register. The fruit lands on pear skin, lemon pith and pale blossom. There is a grounded stony feel beneath the white fruit. This is Crozes-Hermitage Blanc with a clear local accent, shaped by Marsanne and by the mix of rock and river-worn material named for this wine.\n\nIn the cellar, Domaine des Entrefaux ages the wine in stainless steel tanks to preserve its freshness. That choice keeps the elderflower note clean and keeps the lemon edge in view from the first pour. The dry finish has a fine mineral pull rather than overt richness. At 12.5% alcohol, the 2024 feels compact and measured for a white from the Rhône. A faint bitter almond edge appears after the lemon note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2024 Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage Marsanne opens with pear skin, lemon zest and elderflower, then adds a faint scent of white almond. The palate is dry and rounded at the centre, with 12.5% alcohol setting a measured pace, a gentle grip and a clean Rhône outline. Stainless steel ageing keeps the edges clear, and the lemon note feels freshly cut beside cool elderflower tea and ripe yellow pear. The alluvial and granite soil note feels present as texture here, with a fine grain under the pear fruit, citrus pith tightening after the swallow. Drink 2025-2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePour this 2024 Marsanne with grilled sea bass, especially if the fish has fennel, lemon zest and a little olive oil. The wine’s pear and elderflower side also suits trout with almonds, where the dry finish keeps the dish tidy and fresh. For a regional plate, choose Saint-Marcellin from the Isère and serve it just cool enough to hold its creamy centre. Quenelles de brochet with a light sauce also make sense here, as the wine has enough roundness for the pike mousse and enough citrus for the sauce. With soft goat cheese, add pear slices or toasted hazelnuts and let the wine’s almond finish echo the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine des Entrefaux has built its name inside Crozes-Hermitage, with wines tied to the northern Rhône table and to the stony plain below Hermitage. The concrete detail to know here is the estate’s pure Marsanne Crozes-Hermitage Blanc, a white that sits in the range beside the Syrah identity of the appellation. For this 2024, the producer uses stainless steel tanks for ageing, and the result keeps the elderflower and lemon side of Marsanne in clear focus. The sustainable certification gives a practical signal about the domaine’s vineyard work, especially on parcels described here through granite and alluvial soils. I like Entrefaux most when the wines feel direct and tactile, and this white gives pear flesh, a dry finish and a mineral line that feels drawn in pencil. The producer’s hand is easy to see in the modest 12.5% alcohol, the clean tank ageing and the way the wine finishes with lemon pith and a small almond note.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine des Entrefaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54426741965137,"sku":"GWCOM-GW001196","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/GW001196.png?v=1785227281"},{"product_id":"domaine-des-entrefaux-les-pends-blanc-crozes-hermitage-2022-075l","title":"Domaine des Entrefaux Les Pends Blanc    Crozes-Hermitage  2022  - 0,75l","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2022 is a dry Marsanne from the Rhône with lemon, honeysuckle and a creamy northern Rhône feel in the glass. It carries flower, citrus and cream in a calm, savoury line. The older oak impression stays gentle. Open it for fish, seafood or a serious salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor this 2022 Crozes-Hermitage Blanc, Domaine des Entrefaux works with Marsanne on granite and alluvial soils in the northern Rhône. The sustainable farming note sits with a clean fruit profile, where lemon and white blossom feel clear from the start. The alluvial ground is echoed by a rounded middle, and a stony edge runs under the honeysuckle scent. At 14% alcohol, this Marsanne has enough natural weight for roast fish, creamy sauces and a larger glass. That weight is already visible in the pale golden scent, with elderflower ahead of green apple.\n\nThe cellar work uses stainless steel and older oak barrels, and the wood impression stays quiet behind the fruit. That choice suits the 2022 fruit, which carries cream and lemon curd accents after a few minutes in the glass. The wine is dry, and the texture has a soft waxy curve that belongs to Marsanne from this part of Crozes-Hermitage. The older barrels show as almond skin and gentle breadth, then the finish returns to citrus and stone. Serve it a touch cooler than cellar temperature, then let the Domaine des Entrefaux shape broaden slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nose opens with honeysuckle, elderflower and fresh lemon peel, then moves toward cream and pale honey as the 2022 Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage Blanc warms. On the palate, Marsanne gives a rounded texture with citrus oil, white peach skin and a faint almond note that makes the dry finish feel savoury. There is a fine mineral grip under the fruit, more like wet granite dust than salt, and it keeps the 14% alcohol neatly tucked into the shape. The acidity is present as a clean citrus line, giving the wine a fresh edge around its creamy Marsanne centre. The last impression is elderflower cream, lemon zest and a little beeswax, with the wine gaining breadth after ten minutes in a broad white-wine glass. Drink 2024-2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePour this dry Marsanne with roast cod, grilled sea bass or turbot in a lemon butter sauce; the wine has body for the sauce and citrus detail for the fish. Seafood also makes sense, especially scallops seared in butter or prawns with garlic and parsley. For a regional Rhône-Alpes direction, try quenelles de brochet in a light Nantua sauce; the cream note in the wine meets the sauce and the lemon finish lifts each bite. For salad, choose bitter leaves with toasted hazelnuts and roast chicken, or a fennel and orange salad with olive oil and sea salt. The 2022 Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage Blanc also has the waxy Marsanne texture for grilled squid, especially with aioli or a small spoon of herb mayonnaise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine des Entrefaux is an estate name closely linked with Crozes-Hermitage, and this 2022 Blanc shows that the domaine treats white wine as a proper part of its northern Rhône range with its own pace and texture. The concrete detail to notice in this bottle is the handling of Marsanne: stainless steel and older oak give a quiet frame, with fruit and texture taking the lead and barrel notes staying in the background. The producer works under a sustainable certification for this bottle, and the wine carries a clean-fruited feel in its lemon peel, elderflower and honeysuckle register from the first pour into a large glass. In a Crozes-Hermitage landscape often associated with Syrah, Domaine des Entrefaux gives this Marsanne enough breadth for the table, with a dry finish that keeps returning to citrus and stone after the creamy middle. The style here is measured and tactile, with a soft almond note from the older barrels, plus a stony line that links back to the granite and alluvial soils named for the wine. 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