Northern Rhône, Domaine des Hauts Chassis, Esquisse, AOC Crozes-Hermitage, Rouge
Northern Rhône, Domaine des Hauts Chassis, Esquisse, AOC Crozes-Hermitage, Rouge
East of the granitic mass that is Hermitage, winemaker and owner Frank Faugier cuts a large and distinctly rural figure which is at odds with his modern and impeccably clean winery. His understated, easy going nature comes through in his no fuss winemaking method that allows the elegance of Syrah and the superb location within CrozesHermitage to show through. No tricks here, just honest and flavorsome wines.
Presentation
Domaine des Hauts Châssis was taken over in 1998 by Franck FAUGIER, the 5th generation to cultivate vines on the Châssis terroir. It is located in the heart of the "Les Châssis" area in the south of the Crozes-Hermitage appellation. The Domaine's surface area is 20 hectares and covers the following appellations: Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray and also vinifies the appellations: Hermitage, Condrieu. The estate has been using organic farming methods since 2017.
Vinification
Fully destemmed and hand sorted, pre-fermentation maceration at cold temps (6°c) for up to 4 days, and short fermentation at controlled temperature. Post-fermentation of 15 days.
Varietals
Syrah: 100
Specifications
Alcohol content: % vol.
GM: No
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Contains egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
