Crozes Hermitage

2012 Crozes-Hermitage Marsanne

Maison Lombard Crozes Hermitage, a delightful Marsanne from the renowned Crozes-Hermitage region, captivates the senses with its bright and refreshing profile. This white wine offers a luscious body, beautifully balanced with a medium to high acidity that invigorates the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing enticing notes of stone fruits, citrus, and a hint of honeyed sweetness. This wine is crafted to be bone dry, making it a phenomenal food-friendly choice for pairing with delicate seafood dishes or creamy cheeses. Its velvety texture and lingering finish reflect the excellence of the 2012 vintage, establishing it as a true testament to the unique terroir of Crozes-Hermitage.

Tasting notes:

Honey

Almond

White Peach

Pairs well with:

Roasted Duck, Chicken with Mole Sauce, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:

Crozes-Hermitage

The largest appellation in France's Northern Rhône sub-region, Crozes-Hermitage is famed for its sophisticated reds made exclusively from the Syrah grape. Sitting on the east bank of the Rhône River and covering more territory than its smaller neighbors, Crozes-Hermitage wines are quite diverse. Dark berry flavors with violet aromas are the typical style here, although wines from sunnier south- and west-facing slopes tend to have more dried herb and tobacco notes. As well as vineyard orientation, soils play a vital role in Crozes-Hermitage. These range from dense gravel to red clay and light sands, highlighting the importance of terroir on a wine's character. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestige of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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