Winery Julien CécillonPierre Aiguille Crozes-Hermitage
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Pierre Aiguille Crozes-Hermitage from the Winery Julien Cécillon
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Pierre Aiguille Crozes-Hermitage of Winery Julien Cécillon in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Pierre Aiguille Crozes-Hermitage
Pairings that work perfectly with Pierre Aiguille Crozes-Hermitage
Original food and wine pairings with Pierre Aiguille Crozes-Hermitage
The Pierre Aiguille Crozes-Hermitage of Winery Julien Cécillon matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fast and, risotto of penne with chorizo and merguez or venison leg in casserole.
Details and technical informations about Winery Julien Cécillon's Pierre Aiguille Crozes-Hermitage.
Discover the grape variety: Négret de Banhars
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, silky tannins and supple palate, showing simple aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and gentle spices. Airy profile, now almost extinct. Preserved in INRAE varietal collections, it is a witness to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of south-west France. Rare French black variety native to the south-west, studied for its patrimonial genetic interest among ancient cultivars.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Pierre Aiguille Crozes-Hermitage from Winery Julien Cécillon are 2016
Informations about the Winery Julien Cécillon
The Winery Julien Cécillon is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Crozes-Hermitage to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Crozes-Hermitage
Largest cru of the northern Rhône around Tain: signature Syrah as the exclusive king red - fruity and accessible with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, violet, black pepper and a black-olive touch, supple tannins, more approachable than Hermitage. Marsanne and Roussanne in ample whites (peach, apricot, honey, white flowers, almond). AOC (1937), ~1,700 ha over 11 communes (Drôme), granite on northern slopes, pebble-loess on the plain, ageing 3-8 years.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Persistence
Persistence in the mouth of a wine measured in caudalies.
