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The tasting |
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Ruby red with violet highlights. |
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Very Syrah-like, with aromas of violets, Sichuan pepper and spicy notes. |
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Suave and balanced with fragrant fruit, this cuvée de plaisir releases a frank juice with seductive tannins that are simply irreproachable. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 16 and 18°C. |
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Braised lamb chops, roast duckling with melting potatoes, shallot bavette, grilled ribs. |
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From now until 2029. |
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The estate and the wine |
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Founded in 2010, Domaine Melody delights the hearts of Crozes-Hermitage enthusiasts, exploring the most marvelous aspects of the appellation. Marc Romak, Marlène Durand, and Denis Larivière are dedicated to preserving pure and fruity expressions, blending different types of terroirs across the entire appellation.
This complete and elegant vision of Crozes has not escaped our Committee, who are thrilled to uncover this delightful red for under 14€! |
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Crafted from the estate's young Syrah vines and aged in stainless steel tanks, the 2022 red Crozes-Hermitage Friandise is a delightfully crisp red. It features enticing, slightly spicy fruit and alluring tannins. A true classic of the appellation, it's straightforward and balanced, with lovely notes of violet and pepper. This enjoyable, smooth, and flawless cuvée is perfect for pairing with poultry or charcuterie at the start of a meal. |
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Hand-harvested, totally de-stemmed, cold pre-fermentation maceration, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (max 26°C).
Vatting for 2 to 3 weeks, extraction by pumping over.
Aged for 10 months in concrete and stainless steel vats, with micro-oxygenation. |
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AWARDS |
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Cuvée rated 92/100 by our Committee! |
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