Crozes – Hermitage by Elisabeth Yoo & Chinelle Ann Hooper

Crozes – Hermitage

• Country – France
• Region – Rhône Valley (Northern)
• Appellation – Crozes – Hermitage Cote de Beaune

Grape Variety

• Red – Syrah

Climate

• Mediterranean, East & South Slopes don’t get effected west facing is dry.

Soil

• Granite soil with a blend of sand along the Rhône River

Vilification

• Stainless steel vats, traditional white wine production

How to read a Wine Label

• Labels differ in reference to the origins of the grapes, even though same producer.
• Grand Cru is the highest vineyard classification in Burgundy, followed by Premier Cru. After that, the appellation is only for the village as a whole, and finally the appellation for the region.

Interesting fact

• Wines range in quality from simple food wines to awesome Syrah’s