Domaine Entrefaux – Crozes-Hermitage red 2023
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Key figures
- Grape variety: Shiraz
- Vintage: 2023
- Sweetness: Dry
- Alcohol content: 14.0 % vol.
- Bottle size: 750 ml
- Allergens: Sulfites
- Country of origin: France
- Region of origin: Rhone, Crozes-Hermitage
Description
The 2022 Crozes-Hermitage rouge from Domaine Entrefaux showcases the Northern Rhône at its most harmonious yet precise. The granite soils lend the Syrah a striking mineral tension and a structured, terroir-driven elegance. Domaine Entrefaux employs a deliberately restrained and terroir-oriented approach, making the origin and vintage exceptionally transparent.
The 2022 vintage is open, generous, and incredibly harmoniously structured. The Syrah combines ripe dark fruit with fine spice, floral nuances, and a silky texture. Despite its concentration, the wine never feels heavy or overloaded; instead, it is very calm and elegantly crafted. Rather than pure power, the Crozes-Hermitage clearly focuses on balance, freshness, and Rhône-typical precision. It is precisely this combination of depth and elegance that makes the 2022 vintage particularly characterful.
The aging process remains excellently integrated, supporting the wine's structure and complexity without dominating the fruit or minerality. As a result, the Crozes-Hermitage rouge displays a very classic Rhône style – spicy, mineral, and with a long, silky finish.