Domaine Garon, Croze-Hermitage “Around the Rhone” 2022
A classic Croze-Hermitage, but remarkably concentrated and with a generous dose of juice! Pronounced nose of ripe berries, violet, hints of liquorice and spice, and a touch of coffee beans. Medium to full bodied, persistent tannins with a very subtle saltiness.
$320
The vintage
Winery
Domaine GaronAppellation & Region
Northern RhoneBlend
100% SyrahAlcohol Content
12.5%Average age of vines
20 yearsVineyards & Vinification
Harvest destemmed at 90%. Vinification in stainless steel and thermoregulated concrete vats, with little punching down.
Daily pumping over to homogenise. Short maceration. The aging is carried out in 228L oak barrels for 50%, the other part in stainless steel vats for 10 months without racking, while 5% are new barrels.
In the press
James Suckling | Points: 92“A juicy, fruit-driven and well-balanced red with noses of dark cherries, blueberries, violets and roasted meat. It’s medium-bodied with finely grained tannins. Juicy centre palate with crunchy dark cherry character and bright blue fruit bringing freshness to the spicy finish. Drink or hold.”