After a mild winter and spring, conditions were perfect when everything changed on June 15th: a hailstorm destroyed a large part of the Crozes-Hermitage vines. Then we experienced a heatwave in the summer, one of the hottest of the decade, which caused some berries to burn. Our team’s efforts paid back fortunately and we managed to save part of the vineyard in great sanitary condition. And if Nature is sometimes harsh, it can also be generous. The harvest went perfectly well and although the quantities are limited, this vintage promises to be magnificent, despite a climatically and morally complicated year. The years in 9 regularly mark the memory of winegrowers and this vintage was no exception.

Sandy-clay soil covered in pebbles. The vines are tended in a traditional way, using methods that respect the terroir, thereby encouraging biodiversity and drawing out the very best from the grapes. This is why some of our centenary vine stocks are able to withstand the tests of time and continue to give their best.

- Harvested by hand.

- Traditional vinification.

- 70% destemmed.

- 3-day cold maceration.

- Punching down and pumping over in alternation to break down and push in the pomace cap and draw out the aromas and tannins.

- Barrel fermentation for 20 days.

- Aged for 12 months in 2-year-old barrels.

The Syrah shows its full expression on these 4ha of sandy clay and rolled pebbles. The colour is very intense black, with beautiful purple reflections. Deep and complex on the nose, it reveals aromas of blackcurrant, violet and spices as well as smoky notes. On the palate, it reveals all its richness and subtle dense tannins and aromas of black fruit such as cherry and blackcurrant, accompanied by fine aging in barrels. This wine has a good aging potential, it will be ideal to drink over the next six years, accompanied by grilled red meat, a spicy dish or a stew with character.