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E. Guigal
Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2017
Crozes-Hermitage
Crozes-Hermitage is the “entry” appellation to the Northern Rhône Valley, but there are very clearly quality vineyard sites that can produce wines of appealing complexity and depth. While not much Crozes-Hermitage white is produced, Guigal has become the most important producer of white wine in the Rhône Valley, and from their vineyards and in their hands, Crozes displays an expressiveness and brightness while also capturing the warmth of the area. Explosive and exotic floral and fruit aromas and flavors meld with intense mineral notes, and the silky, powerful concentration of flavors has an appealing roundness that finishes remarkably fresh.
Vineyard
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Vineyards are from the Guigal estate holdings, with vines averaging 25 years of age and planted on soils of clay silt and sand and gravel. Yields are low at 2.1 tons per acre. It’s important to note that most of Crozes-Hermitage is produced from the plains to the south and east of Hermitage, and these wines tend to be straightforward. Guigal’s approach is to make a more serious Crozes that while maintaining its approachability, has vigor, intensity and depth.
Winemaking
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The 95% Marsanne and 5% Roussanne wine was aged for 12 months, in stainless steel and a part in second use oak on the lees.
Vintage
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Very challenging climatic conditions that prompted harvest 10-15 days earlier than usual. There was not heavy rainfall, despite a few storms in August and September. Though lower yields, the wine produced is of excellent quality. There is a harmony between a beautiful freshness of fruit and creaminess for a dry wine. A remarkable minerality in this vintage.
Tasting Note
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Golden, with aromas of white flowers and acacia, and delicate notes of oak. Fine and elegant on the palate, with a full body, and lovely richness. Wonderful freshness, balancing finesse and richness.
Color
White
Grape Varieties
Marsanne, Roussanne
Appellation
Crozes-Hermitage
Suggested Retail Price
$33.00
Reviews
"Nicely concentrated citrus fruit and melon flavors"
Vinous - May 29, 2020
"Light, bright straw-yellow. High-pitched aromas of orange zest, apple and honeysuckle, along with a subtle overlay of dusty minerals. Dry and focused on the palate, offering nicely concentrated citrus fruit and melon flavors that show very good clarity and floral lift. Finishes silky and long, with an echo of citrus pith and a lingering floral quality."
"Long and even"
James Suckling - October 30, 2019 “Some good complexity and depth here with a fleshy and ripe, melon, pear and apple core. Some white peaches, too. The palate has layered texture and beautiful, apple and pear focus. Long and even.”
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