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The Côtes du Rhône Septentrional vineyards are primarily located on the hills on the right bank of the Rhone between Vienne and Valence. In addition to the eight crus, which are, from north to south: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Château Grillet, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, Cornas and Saint-Péray, the region also produces Indication Géographique Protégée IGP-quality, the most interesting being Collines Rhodaniennes. The character of the wines is highly influenced by the area’s continental climate, with its warm, relatively dry summers, cold winters with frequent frost and snow, and by the amount of granite and other composite minerals in the soil.
All red Côtes du Rhône Septentrionales wines are based on the syrah grape and, depending on the regulations of each AOC (Appellation d’Origine Controllée), may be made up of no more than 10-20% of specified white grape varieties. Condrieu is a cépage made of 100% viognier. In contrast, the white wines from Saint-Joseph, (Crozes)-Hermitage and Saint-Péray are often a blend of marsanne and roussane. The maximum yield in the Northern Rhone is relatively low (between 25 and 25 hl/ha), and as result the average quality of the wines produced there is relatively high.
The leading cru is without a doubt Hermitage. Due to the small annual production (± 50,000 hl) and a high level of global demand, these wines are scarce and relatively expensive. The most productive cru is Crozes-Hermitage, followed by Saint-Joseph. Both appellations have been able to expand their surface area over the past decades, mainly in the direction of the river. The average quality of the wines there is significantly lower.
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Les Greffieux - Bressards - Méal is a blend of Faurie's terroir on the Hermitage hill.
A superbe expression of the syrag and the vintage. Delicate, pure and refine.
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La Brocarde, Billon's top-cuvée from Côte-Brune is an impressive Côte-Rôtie with very concentrated black fruit.
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Les Élotins 2011 is a charming Côte-Rôtie, offering a juicy fruit- and peppery sensation. A 'easy'-drinking Côte-Rôtie without frills.
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Les Élotins 2011 is a charming Côte-Rôtie, offering a juicy fruit- and peppery sensation. A 'easy'-drinking Côte-Rôtie without frills.
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sparkeling |
lively & fruity |
A attractive Brut from Saint-Péray from 100% marsanne that will surprise and please. The Dutch wine press is unanimous in its praise.
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Medium-bodied, juicy Crozes-Hermitage with fleshy matter (typical for the 2015 vintage) and smoky notes.
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full bodied & complex |
This beautiful Crozes-Hermitage of 100% oak-fermented marsanne is a gourmet wine with flair.
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Cuvée Gaby, a blend of selected barrels, is a full-bodied syrah from the northern zone with good aging potential.
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A gorgeous Hermitage blanc made of 100% marsanne. Intens ripe fruit that is nicely integrated with the oak.
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Concentrated juices of dark fruits, ripe plums (compote), wrapped in a layer of smoke and leather tones.
Seriously good Hermitage for an affordable price.
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We like to import Lionel's Condrieu "Tradition" from cooler vintages in addition to La Berne.
A great wine, rated 94 points by Wine Spectator!
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Exemplary, single vineyard Côte-Rôtie: classic, balanced and complete. Not an annual production. Elegant appearance, showing a perfect balance between fruit, oak and provenance.
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