FMU-CHR16

Dom. Mucyn 2016 Crozes Hermitage Rouge " Les Entrecoeurs"

Ripeness brings its own traps, so God bless the Mucyns for not falling into them. We can be grateful for the freshness and crunch which leaven the Syrah’s dark-toned complexion.

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Wine Specifics

WineWise Code	FMU-CHR16
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Color/Style	Red
Farming Practices	Sustainable
Varieties	100% Syrah
ABV	13.29
Residual Sugar	<2
Acidity	2.9
Closure	Natural Cork
Case Size	12x750
Pricing	Discountable
Maceration	The harvested grapes are destemmed but not crushed, and undergo a phase of cold pre-fermentation maceration. Alcoholic fermentation then kicks off and lasts for three weeks. with soft tannins
Pumpover/Punchdown	Maceration is assisted with daily cap-punching operations. Jean-Pierre Mucyn prefers a moderate extraction resulting in lush, fruity wines
Destemming	Complete
Fermentation Vessel	Stainless Steel
Fermentation Duration	22 days
Aging Method	100% Stainless Steel
Aging Duration (months)	12 months
Filtered	Yes
Fining Agents	None
Yeast	Native
Lees Contact/Stirring	We keep some fine lees during maturation
Malolactic	Yes
Added Sulfur	Yes
Soil Type	Alluvial
Elevation (meters)	140
Vineyard Aspect	South
Vine Age	40
Yields (hl/ha)	45
Picking	Hand-harvested
Annual Production	2800

Notes from the Producer: The wine is crimson-flecked amaranth hue complements an intense nose of red and black fruits (Morello cherries, blackcurrants) and mocha, with spicy and liquorice notes.