Domaine de la Ville Rouge Crozes Hermitage Rouge Cuvee Paul 2017 (750ml)
*Bio-dynamic Wine

Country/ Region:
Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, France

Background:
Established in 1919, Domaine de la Ville Rouge sits on the banks of the Rhône River in the Crozes-Hermitage AOC, an area famous for producing wine with explosive, complex flavor profiles. They’ve organically farmed the vineyards since 2009 and converted to biodynamic in 2013, which helps translate the region’s authentic aromas and flavors into your glass.

Winemaking:
The Domaine de la Ville Rouge Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Cuvée Paul 2017 is a 100% Syrah wine from the Northern Rhône Valley of France. It is made using strict organic and biodynamic viticulture, and emphasizes pure fruit expression through careful destemming and gentle oak maturation.

Grapes: 100% Syrah

Tasting note:
Completely destemmed and aged in used barrels. It shows meatiness, black currants, peppery spice, and delicate oak spice. It is a medium-bodied wine, focused, with ripe tannin and a complex personality.

Food Pairing:
It boasts notes of blackcurrant, delicate oak, and peppery spice. Pair it with grilled lamb chops, roasted duck, or pepper-crusted steak to complement its ripe tannins and savory meatiness.

Scores:
Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate: 91 points
Vivino: 3.8/5 stars
Bettane & Desseauve: 15 / 20 points

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