Domaine des Hauts Châssis Crozes-Hermitage
- Region
- France - Rhône
- Winemaker
- Franck Faugier
- Size
- 17 hectare
- Established
- 2003
- Grower Website
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Franck Faugier took over the family estate in 2003. Situated in the heart of the Les Hauts Châssis village in the south of the Crozes-Hermitage appellation, the majority of the property is planted in Syrah with 70% of the vines averaging 20 years and the remaining 30% over 50 years old. He has one hectare of Viognier being developed and another 1.5 hectare in the Saint-Joseph appellation for future production.
The terroir is composed of alpine glacial alluvion with a sub-soil (30-40cm) of sand and clay. The large pebbles on the surface collect the heat during the day and transfer the heat to the vines during the night. The grapes are harvested by hand and with no intervention of chemical products, but uses copper treatments very sparingly to facilitate the micro-organisms in the soil. The winery is modern (stainless steel tanks) but respect for tradition permeates the winemaking process. They employ tillage, pest management, green harvesting, manual stripping, handpicking, égrappages, pigeages during vinification and aging under control to offer you all the pleasure and complexity of Syrah.
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Wines Available
Crozes Hermitage 'Esquisse' Crozes-Hermitage
Origin: Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, France
Soils of Alphine dilvium composed of large pebble stones with presence of coarse sands and red clay.
- Grape Variety
- Syrah/Shiraz 100%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 13.0% ABV
- Wine Style
- Red Wines
- Closure
- Cork
Winemaker's Notes
Deep purple and violet colour with black and garnet-red reflections. Spicy on the nose and light redcurrant: black violet, black fruits, prunes and blackcurrant. Full supple and fruity mouth, supported by silky tannins.
Available Vintages & Format
| SKU | Description | Format | Vintage | Availability | Trade Price | Stock (Cases) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B0805040 | CROZES Hermitage Esquisse 16 | Bottle (75cl) | 2016 | Trade only | - | - |
This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.
Crozes Hermitage 'Les Châssis' Crozes-Hermitage
Origin: Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, France
Soils of Alphine dilvium composed of large pebble stones with presence of coarse sands and red clay.
Vinification
3-4 day cold pre-fermentation maceration (6deg-C), alcoholic fementation at 30-32 degC with daily pumping over and crushing. 12- to 20-day hot maceration (30degC) then hot-running off in demi-muid of 600 litres (from new to 2 years use) for malolactic fermentation. Then 12 months maturing in demi-muid before bottling the following autumn.
- Grape Variety
- Syrah/Shiraz 100%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 13.0% ABV
- Wine Style
- Red Wines
- Closure
- Cork
Winemaker's Notes
Crimson purple colour with mauve reflections. Elegant, crystallized and spicy on the nose: violet, mocha coffee and Havana, cocoa and nutmeg, black cherry, blackcurrant, black cherry and blackberry. Bright firm and cordial mouth, civilized by tannins made round and silky by the maturing.
Available Vintages & Format
| SKU | Description | Format | Vintage | Availability | Trade Price | Stock (Cases) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B0803051 | CROZES Hermitage Chassis 15 | Bottle (75cl) | 2015 | Trade only | - | - |
| B0803052 | CROZES Hermitage Chassis 17 | Bottle (75cl) | 2017 | Trade only | - | - |
| B0803136 | CROZES Hermitage Chassis mag06 | Magnum (150cl) | 2006 | Trade only | - | - |
| B0807040 | CROZES Hermitage Chassis mag15 | Magnum (150cl) | 2015 | Trade only | - | - |
This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.
Crozes Hermitage 'Les Galets' Crozes-Hermitage
Origin: Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, France
Soils of Alphine dilvium composed of large pebble stones with presence of coarse sands and red clay.
Vinification
3-4 day cold pre-fermentation maceration (6deg-C), alcoholic fementation at 30-32 degC with daily pumping over and crushing. 12 to 20-day hot maceration (30degC) then hot-running off in demi-muid of 600 litres (from new to 2 years use) for malolactic fermentation. Then 12 months maturing in demi-muid before bottling the following autumn.
- Grape Variety
- Syrah/Shiraz 100%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 13.0% ABV
- Wine Style
- Red Wines
- Closure
- Cork
Winemaker's Notes
Deep crimson purple and violet colour; expressive nose, spicy, fruity and crystallised. Vanilla and Havana, cocoa, black cherry, Morello cherry and blackcurrant. Full on the mouth, cordial, fruity; well-balanced with fine and tonic tannins conferring a beautiful length.
Available Vintages & Format
| SKU | Description | Format | Vintage | Availability | Trade Price | Stock (Cases) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B0807037 | CROZES Hermitage Galets mag 06 | Magnum (150cl) | 2006 | Trade only | - | - |
| B0807039 | CROZES Hermitage Galets mag 14 | Magnum (150cl) | 2014 | Trade only | - | - |
| B0808041 | CROZES Hermitage Galets 15 | Bottle (75cl) | 2015 | Trade only | - | - |
This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.
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