Cuilleron Crozes-Hermitage Rouge “Labaya”
WHY WE LOVE IT
- This cuvée is a blend of plots from the Mercurol and Beaumont-Monteux regions. Both are in the Rhône Valley and are recognized for their vineyards and winemaking traditions.
- This wine can be enjoyed in its youth for its fruit expression and will also develop secondary aromas after five years.
Varietal Composition: 100% Viognier
Elaboration: The grapes are handpicked, then sorted, crushed and totally destemmed in the cellar. Fermentation is in open top, temperature-controlled vats for about three weeks, with regular cap-punching and pumping-over. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in vats with native yeasts and malolactic fermentation is in barrels.
Tasting Notes: The nose is powerful with luscious red fruits. The palate is supple, luscious, and beautifully balanced. The fine tannins of this wine highlight the freshness of the crisp fruits.
PRESS
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Cuilleron Estates is a producer in the northern Rhône. The estate has been in the Cuilleron family for three generations, but it is the estate’s current owner and winemaker, Yves Cuilleron, who has expanded the size, scope, and scale of the vineyard, land holdings, and winery.