Cave de Tain - Crozes-Hermitage - Grand Classique - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 Red Crozes-Hermitage Grand Classique has a crisp ripeness, with a delicate smoky finish and a very restrained oakiness. The palate remains taut, fine and pleasantly fruity, with a lovely fresh finish. Very accessible today, supported by a slight roasted note, this Syrah will go well with white meat or veal chop, for example. Rated 92/100 by the Comité.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Total destemming, traditional fermentation in stainless steel and temperature-controlled concrete vats. Vatting for 15 to 20 days. Aged 70% in vats for 9 to 12 months and 30% in 400-liter oak barrels.

Color:

Intense, brilliant ruby red.

Nose:

Typical Syrah aromas, with subtle notes of ripe red fruit, a touch of smoke and a hint of licorice.

Palate:

Rich and full-bodied, it reveals a gourmet structure with a herbaceous, fruity profile, subtle, perfectly integrated woody nuances and an elegant, lively structure.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Artisanal charcuterie, grilled lamb chop, oven-baked guinea fowl.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028 and beyond for enthusiasts.

A driving force behind the Rhône Valley revival, the Cave de Tain is breaking new ground. This ambitious cooperative structure has accustomed us to intense wines of unquestionable quality, offered at unbeatable prices.

Now they've taken it to the next level, and we're delighted. With its conversion to organic farming and rigorous selection process, the cooperative is one of the major players in the Northern Rhône.