Crozes-Hermitage Perles Noires 2020
This wine's an award winner...
Bronze Medal
Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
This wine's an award winner...
Bronze Medal
Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
About the wine
The jewel in the crown of indulgent Rhône Valley Syrah
- The crème-de-la-crème of the Rhône Valley, Crozes-Hermitage is home to some of the region's favourite vines. 90% of the grapes grown here are Syrah and it’s considered some of the very best the Rhône has to offer.
- If you’re after a bottle of seriously refined, delicate juice that isn’t afraid to bring brags of bright fruit and a touch of naughty spice to the party, you’re in the right place.
- A silky, velvety wine is the perfect example of a generous Northern Rhône Syrah with finesse and structure. Lively and moreish, flavours of liquoriced berries are wrapped up with a nice woody oakyness.
Best before
Drink now to 2025
Serving advice
Open/ decant 1 hour before serving at 18°C.
Food match
Serve up with grilled ribs or your favourite cut of red meat
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
France
Rhone
Syrah
Big Red
13.5% ABV
75cl
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Jean Esprit
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The Esprits have been growing grapes in their little pocket of the Northern Rhone since 1909, when Jean’s great-great-grandfather Joseph decided to lay down roots on some of the very best terroir in the entire Crozes-Hermitage appellation.
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In 2017, after 5 generations and over 100 years of selling their top-notch grapes, Jean decided it was high time the family kept some for themselves. He built a brand new winery and cellar and that very same year the very first Domaine Jean Esprit wines were made.
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Having tasted Jean’s kit, we reckon old grandpa Joseph would be mega-proud of what his great-great-grandson has achieved. His wines are silky yet decadent, fruity yet elegant, and showcase the incredible quality and incredible value you can find in this part of the Northern Rhone.
Ratings
2
Followers
36
