Northern Rhône, Domaine des Hauts Chassis, Les Calcaires, AOC Saint-Péray, Blanc
Northern Rhône, Domaine des Hauts Chassis, Les Calcaires, AOC Saint-Péray, Blanc
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
Manually harvested and sorted directly at the vineyard.The clusters of grapes are pressed followed by cold settling after 24 – 48 hours.
Varietals
Marsanne: 70
Roussanne: 30
Specifications
Alcohol content: % vol.
GM: No
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Contains egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
