Domaine Melody - Crozes-Hermitage - Premier Regard - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

Exquisite! Marked by delightful smoky bacon and speck notes, the 2022 Red Premier Regard Crozes-Hermitage reveals a wonderful maturity while remaining fresh and easy to drink. Its beautiful structure and velvety, yet tight-knit texture provide an ideal balance, enhanced by this exceptional vintage. A cuvée that will be enjoyable very soon. The Selection Committee’s favorite, rated 94/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, totally de-stemmed, pre-fermentation cold maceration.
Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, extraction by pumping-over and punching-down. Vatting for 3 to 4 weeks.
Aged for 12 months in 228- and 400-liter oak barrels.

Color:

Very intense, very dark red with violet highlights.

Nose:

This is a very mature Syrah, marked by speck and smoky notes.

Palate:

Fresh and velvety with ripe fruit, this tightly woven, well-structured wine delivers well-balanced juice.

Temperature:

Decant before serving between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Smoked duck breast, Provence herb grills, lamb chops with thyme, game pie.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Founded in 2010, Domaine Melody delights Crozes-Hermitage enthusiasts by exploring its most wonderful facets. Marc Romak, Marlène Durand, and Denis Larivière ensure the preservation of pure and fruity expressions, blending different types of terroirs across the entire appellation.