Our red Crozes-Hermitage “Les Meysonniers” comes from the vines which are at least 25 years old.
Grape variety
Syrah
Soil
The slight slopes are directed to the South. The soil is made up of a blending of shingles and gravels.
Harvest
The grapes are hand-harvested at maturity.
Vinification
This Crozes-Hermitage is vinified in a traditional way with pumping-over and treadings in concrete tanks.
Maturing
Mainly aged in concrete tanks for around 12 months.
Tasting
Colour: very intense purplish red
Nose: red fruits, blackcurrant and raspberry, followed by violet aromas
Palate: ample and round, final of stewed fruits and vanilla