Olivier Dumaine

2011 Crozes-Hermitage White Blend

La Croix Du Verre Olivier Dumaine is a delightful white blend from the renowned Crozes-Hermitage region, showcasing the unique terroir of the Northern Rhône Valley. This 2011 vintage presents a brilliant white hue, inviting you into a fragrant array of vibrant aromas. The wine displays a medium body that balances beautifully with its bright acidity, making it refreshingly crisp on the palate. Sourced from meticulously selected grape varieties, the fruit intensity is prominent, offering luscious notes of stone fruits and delicate floral nuances. This blend is crafted to be dry, providing a clean and elegant finish that lingers pleasantly, making it a wonderful companion for a variety of dishes, especially seafood and light salads. La Croix Du Verre Olivier Dumaine stands as a wonderful representation of the character and finesse that Crozes-Hermitage wines have to offer.

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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