Les Belles Echappées

Soil

The appellation extends over a vast terroir, a zone of multiple convergences: rivers and climatic influences. The action of fluvial deposits has created quite varied soils, though terraces of rolled pebbles mixed with clay are the most common.
These complex conditions can lead to capricious vintages, which adds to the charm of this appellation!
At Crozes-Hermitage, we sought a cooler terroir, where Syrah has long reigned as the sole grape variety, but on terraces of rolled pebbles rather than limestone scree.

Grapes

100 % Syrah

Harvest and Vinification

Traditional vinification. Little marc work to avoid rusticity.
Short maturing period in oak barrels for several wines.

Tasting notes

In our blend, faithful to the styles of wines we like at Marrenon, we have tried to combine these expressions of fresh red fruit (blueberry, blackcurrant, redcurrant) and floral notes (violet).

Sommelier Advices

Serve at 14°C.