Domaine Dard et Ribo
Hermitage 2023
| Denomination | AOC Hermitage |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Rhone Valley (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Aging | In 500-litre barrels for 12 months. |
- Name and origin: Hermitage DOC, Rhône (Mercurol, France), 2023 harvest
- Natural fermentation: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, without the addition of selected ones
- Maceration and destemming: 90% destemmed, 20 days maceration on the skins
- Ageing in wood: 12 months in 500-litre barrels for greater aromatic complexity
- Tasting and serving: notes of red and black fruit, juicy medium body, decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Premier Cru Pinot Noir Chardonnay Gaston & Louise Brut Nature, signed by Henriet-Bazin, represents a rigorous expression of the French terroir. This refined cuvée combines Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes in a Brut Nature profile, with zero dosage. Crafted according to the principles of the Traditional Method, the wine offers an essential and highly precise glass, capable of delivering a fresh, elegant character with defined gustatory clarity.
Where it comes from
The geographical identity of this wine comes to life in France, in the Champagne region. The origin of the grapes is enhanced by the Premier Cru classification, which attests to a high quality within the specific wine-growing area. The Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines sink their roots into highly suitable soils, imparting a distinct mineral imprint and an authentic character to the glass, faithfully reflecting the natural environment cared for by the Henriet-Bazin winery.
How it is produced
The creation of the Gaston & Louise cuvée involves careful vinification to best enhance the characteristics of the grape varieties that make up the blend. The cellar process follows the strict practices of the Traditional Method, through a slow and meticulous secondary fermentation on the lees. The production choice oriented towards the Brut Nature style, characterised by the total absence of dosage, allows for a dry and linear expression. This meticulous process ensures remarkable sensory precision, offering a pure and direct tasting experience.
History and Curiosities
This Hermitage AOC 2023 by Domaine Dard et Ribo originates in Mercurol, in the heart of the Rhône, offering an authentic expression of the region. The result of a spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and 90% destemming, this red wine macerates for twenty days before ageing for twelve months in 500-litre barrels. The result is a medium-bodied sip with a juicy profile, enhanced by a complex bouquet of red and black fruits. It is recommended to decant for an hour to fully appreciate every refined nuance.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1984
- Hectares: 8
The Domaine is managed by Jean-René François Dard and Ribo, two men that despite the winery's reputation maintain a low profile; to confirm this, the winery and the aesthetic side of the buildings are not maintained as one of Chateau Bordeaux. They started producing about 30 years ago (1984), and have now cleared the use of chemicals both in the cellar and the vineyard. Today the vineyards are cultivated according to biodynamic agriculture dictates. Over the years the area planted has expanded to about 8.5 hectares of vineyards, of which 0.50 are on lease.
The wines produced are classic Northern Rhône Appelations, made from the native white grapes of the Roussane variety and the red grapes of the Syrah variety. In the cellar the grapes are de-stemmed to 90%, the un-stemmed remainder favour a spontaneous fermentation with no yeasts; maceration lasts 10 to 20 days depending on the type and the vintage. Ageing is done in barrels of medium to small size. The result is serious, deep wines with a strong natural imprint and perfect adherence to the terroir of origin. Read more
| Name | Domaine Dard et Ribo Hermitage 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Hermitage AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Vendor | Domaine Dard et Ribo |
| Story | History and Curiosities This Hermitage AOC 2023 by Domaine Dard et Ribo originates in Mercurol, in the heart of the Rhône, offering an authentic expression of the region. The result of a spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and 90% destemming, this red wine macerates for twenty days before ageing for twelve months in 500-litre barrels. The result is a medium-bodied sip with a juicy profile, enhanced by a complex bouquet of red and black fruits. It is recommended to decant for an hour to fully appreciate every refined nuance. |
| Origin | Mercurol (France) |
| Fermentation | 20 days |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; 90% destemming; 20-day maceration; ageing in 500-litre barrels for 12 months |
| Wine making | In the winery, 90% of the grape bunches are destemmed; the remaining portion is left whole to encourage spontaneous fermentation without selected yeasts; maceration lasts for 20 days. |
| Aging | In 500-litre barrels for 12 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |