Crozes-Hermitage AOC 2022 Blanc, Domaine des Combat

Grower: Sandra Combat

Age of Vines: 40+ years old

Grapes: 100% Marsanne

Village: Mercurol

Region: Rhône Valley

Soil: Complex soils mixed with pebbles, clay and sand

Production Methods: Vinification at low temperatures between 14°C and 18°C to preserve both freshness and the true expression of the fruit. Traditional fermentation and aging in stainless steel tanks and 300 litre French new oak. Malolactic fermentation is carried out.

Special Features: Minimum human intervention. Natural farming. The vines are trained to a great height of 2m to capture a maximum of light; a severe disbudding is carried out to guarantee the best aeration of the stumps and a stripping in early September optimises the maturity of the grapes.

Country: France