Domaine des Entrefaux Les Champs Fourné Crozes-Hermitage

100% Syrah from 15-20 year old certified organic vines planted in the villages of Beaumont-Monteaux and Chanos-Curson in the south-facing, southern sector of the Crozes-Hermitage appellation. The soils are alpine alluvial with clay, limestone and pebbles. Grapes are destemmed and gently crushed with fermentation by indigenous yeast over 2-3 weeks in concrete tank. Following malolactic fermentation, 10-15% is aged in old barrels with half the remainder in stainless steel and the other half in ouef béton (concrete egg) for a further 10 months. Dark red purple in colour, it shows a classic nose of dark berries, black pepper, herbs and bacon. The mouth is very fresh with an almost mineral texture which gives the wine good lift. Easy drinking yet very long and complex. Yum!