Olivier Dumaine

2011 Crozes-Hermitage White Blend

The Croix Du Verre Olivier Dumaine is a delightful white blend hailing from the esteemed Crozes-Hermitage region. This vintage of 2011 showcases a vibrant character with a medium body that gracefully coats the palate. The acidity is bright and lively, lending a refreshing quality to each sip, making it an ideal companion for a variety of dishes. The fruit intensity is prominent, presenting enticing notes of stone fruit alongside hints of floral undertones. This wine is beautifully dry, allowing the freshness of the fruit to shine through without being overwhelming. A splendid choice for those looking to explore the exquisite offerings of the Northern Rhône, this wine celebrates the region’s unique terroir and winemaking traditions.

Tasting notes:

Honey

Citrus Blossom

White Peach

Flavor profile:

Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

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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