Les Crès by Borie La Vitarèle

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: blackberry, violet, garrigue, graphite

Palate: dark fruit, mineral lift, fine tannin, long finish

Syrah-led cuvée on Crès terroir - round pebbles with neutral pH, excellent draining quality. Built for the cellar.

What it pairs with

Slow-braised lamb shoulder
Fine tannin and graphite meet slow-cooked lamb.
Wild boar daube
Game finds depth in the wine's dark fruit and mineral lift.
Aged Comté
Long finish complements mature Comté's crystals.

History

Les Crès comes from Occitan-named Crès soils - round pebbles with slightly acidic to neutral pH, offering excellent draining quality and weak fertility. The Syrah-dominant cuvée is built for ageing.

1998: First vintage of Les Crès released

Facts

Producer: Borie La Vitarèle · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah (75%), Grenache (20%), Mourvèdre (5%)
Classification: AOC Saint-Chinian
Oak: Aged in demi-muid (large French oak barrels)
ABV: 14.0%
Price: €22-30 at retail
Drinking window: 4-12 from vintage
First vintage: 1998
Biodynamic: Biodynamic Practicing
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Les Crès

What does Les Crès taste like?

Blackberry, violet, garrigue and graphite on the nose; dark fruit, mineral lift, fine tannin and a long finish on the palate. Full-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Les Crès?

Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 60-90 minutes of decanting.

What food pairs with Les Crès?

Slow-braised lamb shoulder is the canonical match; wild boar daube and aged Comté also work well.

Where is Les Crès made?

On the Crès terroir at Borie la Vitarèle - round pebble soils with weak fertility, ideal for Syrah's structure.

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