Vincent Paris Crozes-Hermitage Selection 2022 12pack 13.5% 750ml

$708.00

Vincent Paris Crozes-Hermitage Selection 2022 12pack 13.5% 750ml

Vincent Paris is a native of Cornas and his first vintage was in 1997. He inherited most of his vineyards (some of which are 100+ years old) from his grandfather and purchased some from his uncle, legendary Cornas vigneron Robert Michel, on his retirement in 2006.

The biodynamically farmed vineyards are located in various parcels along the southeast facing Cornas slope. Vincent's wines exhibit power, yet possess a determined freshness and elegance to them. His Granit 30 and Granit 60 take their names from the slope and gradient of the vineyards and average vine age respectively. Vincent's famed Geynale parcel is comprised exclusively of old vines planted in 1910. Vincent Paris is without a doubt one of the rising stars of the Rhône Valley.

PALATE

Vincent Paris’ Crozes Hermitage is beautifully fleshy and juicy, showing red fruit flavours accompanied by spicy notes and a hint of savoury black olive.

REGION NOTES

Crozes Hermitage comes from vines of average 30 years of age, planted on alluvial soils of the Rhone appellation. The ground is covered with pebbles that accumulate heat during the day which preserves well during the cool nights. The 100% Syrah vines are cultivated sustainably to limit any potential spraying. Leaf plucking and green harvest to reduce the yields (average 35 Hl/Ha) improve the aromatic intensity of the grapes.

GRAPES/BLEND

100% Syrah.

VINIFICATION

The grapes are de-stemmed 100%. The Tanks are pumped over morning and evening, with temperature control to obtain a fruitier wine. Vinification lasts 3 weeks. The wine aged is 50% in vats, 50% in used barrels for 9 months before bottling.