• Guigal 2017 Syrah Crozes-Hermitage AOC, France
  • Guigal 2017 Syrah Crozes-Hermitage AOC, France
2017 Syrah

Guigal

Crozes-Hermitage, France

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A 100% Syrah from one of the best

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About This Wine

Guigal

Syrah

Crozes-Hermitage brings you into the Northern Rhône Valley, where the red wines have a profile unlike anywhere else in the world, an irresistible combination of warm flavors of red and black fruit, exotic spice notes, and certainly in the case of Crozes, with pleasure and approachability in youth. 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 also has vigor, intensity, and depth. In Guigal’s hands, Crozes becomes a wine that delivers quality and pleasure far beyond its price. This 100% Syrah is delicious and worth seeking out.

NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine.
Guigal 2017 Syrah Crozes-Hermitage AOC, France

Wine 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.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Charcuterie, Kobe Beef, Roast Turkey

Body Acidity Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity

Tasting Notes

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Extremely dark and deep in color, the nose bursts with aromas of cherries and strawberries, balanced by the presence of wood. A tannic and large wine, with flavors of blackcurrant and hints of vanilla. Remarkable freshness with structured tannins from extended aging in wood.