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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 6 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Braised lamb shank with root vegetables The wine's concentration and mineral depth suit slow-braised lamb.More wines for lamb →
- Duck breast with cherry reduction Dark fruit in the wine mirrors the cherry reduction accompanying duck.More wines for duck breast →
- Grilled beef entrecote The firm tannins and mineral intensity need a well-marbled beef cut.More wines for steak →
How to serve Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Louis Belle
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Braised lamb shank with root vegetables, Duck breast with cherry reduction, Grilled beef entrecote. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Cuvee Louis Belle is the prestige selection from Domaine Belle, named in honour of the founding member of the family. It is made only from the estate's finest parcels in exceptional vintages.
- 1998First vintage of Cuvee Louis Belle as the prestige selection from Domaine Belle
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Belle · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Crozes-Hermitage AOC
- Oak
- 18 months in new and used French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 30-50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Louis Belle
What does Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Louis Belle taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long, mineral and savoury finish.
When should I drink Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Louis Belle?
Drink 6-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Louis Belle?
Braised lamb shank with root vegetables is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Duck breast with cherry reduction and Grilled beef entrecote. The wine's concentration and mineral depth suit slow-braised lamb.
What grapes are in Crozes-Hermitage Cuvee Louis Belle?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Crozes-Hermitage AOC.
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