In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken with thyme
The wine's herb and moderate fruit character are at home with roasted chicken. -
Lamb kofta with hummus
Medium-weight Syrah and spiced lamb work well together. -
Pizza with Italian sausage and peppers
The wine's approachable fruit and herbs complement casual pizza.
How to serve Crozes-Hermitage Les Pierrelles Rouge
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast chicken with thyme, Lamb kofta with hummus, Pizza with Italian sausage and peppers. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Domaine Belle was established in Larnage on the Crozes-Hermitage plateau and converted to organic farming early. Les Pierrelles (the little stones) refers to the pebbly soils of the plateau.
- 1990 — Domaine Belle founded in Larnage
- 1992 — First vintage of Les Pierrelles from the organic-farmed Larnage plateau parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Belle
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Crozes-Hermitage AOC
- Oak
- 14 months in used French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 20-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1992
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Crozes-Hermitage Les Pierrelles Rouge
What does Crozes-Hermitage Les Pierrelles Rouge taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, peppery mineral finish.
When should I drink Crozes-Hermitage Les Pierrelles Rouge?
Drink 4-12 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 Les Pierrelles Rouge?
Roast chicken with thyme is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lamb kofta with hummus and Pizza with Italian sausage and peppers. The wine's herb and moderate fruit character are at home with roasted chicken.
What grapes are in Crozes-Hermitage Les Pierrelles Rouge?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Crozes-Hermitage AOC.