CROZES-HERMITAGE DOMAINE DE LISES 750ML

Crozes-Hermitage Domaine des Lises is a red wine from the appellation Crozes-Hermitage in the Rhône Valley, produced by Domaine des Lises, a project associated with Maxime Graillot.

Description

Style

This wine is a classic Northern Rhône Syrah: fresh, fruit-driven, and balanced, with a focus on purity and elegance rather than heaviness.

Grape variety

1. 100% Syrah

Appearance

Deep purple to ruby color, indicating concentration and youth.

Nose (aroma)

1. Black fruits such as blackberry, black cherry, and plum
2. Notes of violet and floral lift
3. Pepper, spice, and subtle licorice
4. Earthy and mineral undertones (graphite, wet stone)

Palate

1. Medium-bodied, fresh, and energetic
2. Juicy core of dark fruit
3. Fine-grained tannins with a slightly firm structure
4. Bright acidity giving tension and balance
5. Layers of spice, herbs, and mineral notes

Finish

Clean and focused, with lingering dark fruit, pepper, and a subtle savory/mineral edge.

Winemaking & terroir

1. Sourced from gravelly soils in Crozes-Hermitage (notably the “Les Picheres” lieu-dit)
2. Organic or sustainable farming practices
3. Hand-harvested grapes
4. Partial whole-cluster fermentation and aging in used oak barrels to preserve fruit purity and terroir expression

Style and character

1. More fruit-forward and approachable than some traditional Northern Rhône Syrahs
2. Combines freshness, aromatic complexity, and moderate structure
3. Can be enjoyed relatively young, but has short- to medium-term aging potential

Overall impression

A refined and expressive Crozes-Hermitage Syrah that balances ripe dark fruit, peppery spice, and mineral tension. It is approachable in its youth while still showing the hallmark depth and savory complexity of Northern Rhône wines.