Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage 2022

Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage 2022

Vintage
2022

Region
France

Appellation
Crozes-Hermitage

Varietal
Syrah

Farming
Natural farming

Vinification
No chemical additives in their vineyards (practicing biodynamic). Soils are worked manually, grapes are hand harvested.
1/3 each: stainless steel or concrete tank, foudre and barrique (mostly used) for 9-12 months. Total sulfur = 50 mg/l, Free sulfur = 20 mg/l max.

Soil Type
Chalky Limestone, Clay, Gravelly loam

Domaine Entrefaux is among the most reputable producers, located in the village of Chanos-Curson. Father and son Charles and Francois Tardy farm 21 hectares of Syrah on the pebbly limestone terrace of Les Chassis, known for producing the finest Crozes-Hermitage reds, and five hectares of Marsanne, grown in the prestigious vineyards around Mercurol. In 2000, they began implementing organic farming practices, and in 2012 they earned their official certification. The average yields are a modest 35 to 40 hl/ha compared to the 45 hl/ha that are authorized within the appellation. Holistic vine treatments, including infusions, composts and cover crops, are used to cultivate healthy microorganisms in the soil and to serve as natural fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides.

Reviews

Vinous – “Vinified from certified organic grapes, the 2022 Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage checks in at a modest 12% alcohol. Blood orange shadings, raspberry and violets introduce this light-bodied red that’s both round and refreshing. It should drink well right out of the gate.” (90 Pts)