Maison les Alexandrins

Hermitage

White 2021

A perfect balance between the two grape varieties – Marsanne and Roussanne –, this wine boasts a fine mineral signature. Delicate from start to finish.

Soils composed of loess and limestone

Serve between 12°C and 14°C. Can be opened today. Its dried fruit flavours come through after it has been laid down for a few years.

This wine will go wonderfully with Bresse poultry with morels.

2021 was a winemaker vintage and required great responsiveness to very variable weather, comforting us in the pursuit of our good work in the vineyard. Winter was mild, followed by spring frosts before a dry mid-spring and then a cool summer with record rainfall. By stripping the leaves at the beginning of July, our grapes remained healthy. The harvest started in good conditions with the whites on September 13th in Brézème (-80% harvest due to frost), followed by Crozes-Hermitage and Condrieu. The summer conditions preserved a rare balance in our region. The Marsanne and Roussanne reveal freshness, minerality and precision, the Viogniers aromas of fresh fruit and a mouth full of finesse. For the reds, the lowland vineyards are full of indulgence with floral aromas and soft tannins. Finally, the granite terroirs reveal notes of pepper and spices and a rich palate.

Our grapes come from vines planted in the localities of Rocoule and Maison Blanche, where the loess and chalky soils are ideal for white wines.

- Vinified in barrels. 

- Aged in barrels for 12 months.

Beautiful shiny-gold colour. This wine presents a perfect balance between acidity and alcohol thanks to its two complementary grape varieties: Marsanne brings the richness while Roussanne sublimates the wine with its acidity and finesse. All in harmony, the nose offers a superb complex aromatic bouquet combining citrus aromas with toasted notes and grilled almonds. With great finesse and a beautiful fullness on the palate, this wine is both round and powerful and offers a very good aging potential.