Domaine de la Ville Rouge - Crozes Hermitage Paul 2018
91/100
Robert Parker
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"A distinguished Syrah"
Selected from the best barrels of Syrah vines over 40 years old, the Paul cuvée further reflects the appeal of its terroir, which is even more "wild" and sunny. Notes of vanilla, licorice, and dry earth give way to a velvety, full-bodied palate of ripe plums. Benefiting from a longer maceration, this Vieilles Vignes cuvée perfectly expresses the richness of a racy Syrah.
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Eye
Intense color
Nose
Red fruit and dark chocolate complex
Mouth
Very round with substance. Structured finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with rabbit stewed with prunes, roast beef, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15/20 (2017 vintage) (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A serious production, recommendable, in line with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Property located on the Plaine des Châssis, practicing organic farming since 2009 and since converted to biodynamic farming. The 2017 vintage shows consistent success among the red Crozes wines.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
A 20-hectare family estate in Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph, which has been producing its own wines since 2006, under the leadership of Sébastien Girard, son of the founders, who moved there three years earlier. Organic since 2012 and biodynamic since 2015.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated 91/100 (2017 vintage) (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)