Winery Olivier & LafontCrozes-Hermitage
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Crozes-Hermitage from the Winery Olivier & Lafont
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Crozes-Hermitage of Winery Olivier & Lafont in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Crozes-Hermitage of Winery Olivier & Lafont in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of smoke, tobacco or pepper and sometimes also flavors of dark fruit, savory or non oak.
Food and wine pairings with Crozes-Hermitage
Pairings that work perfectly with Crozes-Hermitage
Original food and wine pairings with Crozes-Hermitage
The Crozes-Hermitage of Winery Olivier & Lafont matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bourguignon with cookéo, lamb chops marinated with herbs or paella valenciana (without seafood).
Details and technical informations about Winery Olivier & Lafont's Crozes-Hermitage.
Discover the grape variety: Cesanese
Structured, aromatic reds with a deep ruby colour, firm tannins and a dense palate showing cherry, raspberry, spices, lavender, garrigue and balsamic notes. Fine Roman ageing potential. The star of Cesanese del Piglio DOCG, defining the great reds of Lazio and the viticultural identity of the hills south-east of Rome. Cultivated since the 16th century.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Crozes-Hermitage from Winery Olivier & Lafont are 2016, 2015, 2014, 2017
Informations about the Winery Olivier & Lafont
The Winery Olivier & Lafont is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 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: Bordeaux barrel
Barrels of 220 to 225 litres. The toasting of the barrel to bend the staves (curved boards used to make the barrels) can vary according to the coopers and the demand. A gentle and slow toasting has little effect on the aromas. On the other hand, a strong toasting gives aromas of coffee or cocoa which will influence the taste of the wine. A wine barrel has already been aged for a year and has less impact on the wine than a new barrel.
