Les Vins de Vienne Crozes Hermitage

Les Vins de Vienne is a collaboration of three Rhone Valley winemakers: François Villard, Yves Cuilleron, and Pierre Gaillard. Founded in 1996, they combine their expertise to source grapes from various vineyards in the Crozes-Hermitage appellation. The 2021 Crozes-Hermitage wines are 100% Syrah and aged in a combination of stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels. This allows the wine to retain the Syrah grape's fruit character while introducing some complexity from the oak. Expect a medium to full-bodied red wine with aromas of dark fruits like blackberries and plums, along with peppery spice and some floral notes like violets. On the palate, it's juicy with firm tannins and good acidity.