FMU-CHR20

Dom. Mucyn 2020 Crozes Hermitage Rouge " Les Entrecoeurs"

After the pitfalls of a torrid 2015 vintage so skillfully negotiated by the Mucyns, the more proportionate 2016 vintage came as a welcome balm. This is an effortlessly graceful and vibrant Syrah, seductively easy to drink now but with a balance suggestive of at least a healthy middle age. The 2020 is suave and delicious.

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Wine Specifics

WineWise Code	FMU-CHR20
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Color/Style	Red
Farming Practices	Organic
Varieties	100% Syrah
ABV	13.1
Residual Sugar	0.2
Acidity	3.45
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	Stainless Steel
Aging Duration (months)	12
Filtered	Yes
Fining Agents	None
Yeast	Spontaneous
Lees Contact/Stirring	we keep some fine lees during maturation
Malolactic	Yes
Added Sulfur	Yes, 50mg/L
Vineyard Name	Les Entrecoeurs (meaning: This is vineyard task, to remove the superflous branches. Entrecoeurs litterally between two hearts, Helène and Jean-Pierre 's shared labour of love)
Soil Type	Alluvial
Elevation (meters)	140
Vineyard Aspect	South
Vine Age	40
Yields (hl/ha)	45
Vine Training	vines with high trelleising
Picking	Hand-harvested
Annual Production	3000 cases

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.