Northern Rhône, Domaine Vendome, Les Bruclas, AOC Crozes-Hermitage, Blanc
Northern Rhône, Domaine Vendome, Les Bruclas, AOC Crozes-Hermitage, Blanc
For many of the apricots growers in the Northern Rhône Valley, growing apricots is more than a job, it’s a way of life. Most of the orchards have been in families for generations – being passed down over the years along with pride and respect for the land. In 2010, Romain Roudier, managing the family’s farming operation, decided to expand in viticulture. With vineyards in production in 2020, Romain built a cellar from scratch and thus rebranded and started doing business as Domaine Vendome.
Presentation
Based in Larnage near Tain l'Hermitage, Domaine Vendome is moving towards an ecological approach. It has been certified organic since the 2021 vintage, and is moving towards an environmental approach, using a minimum of inputs to maximise the soil's biodiversity.
Vinification
Handpicked in the morning and sorted in the vineyards, fully destemmed and transferred to concrete vessels for a cold 5-day maceration prior to yeast inoculation and a 4-week fermentation at strictly controlled temps. Ageing 90% in stainless steel tanks and 10% in new half-muids for 9 months on lees, malolactic fermentation done.
Varietals
Marsanne: 70
Roussanne: 30
Specifications
Alcohol content: % vol.
GM: No
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
