Domaine de l'Argentière - Côtes du Rhône Village Visan - Khrôma - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

A Selection Committee favorite rated 93+/100, the 2022 red Côtes du Rhône Village Visan Khrôma is a luscious red wine of exceptional finesse, accented with smoky, floral, and lightly spiced notes. Predominantly made from old Grenache vines, blended with Syrah and Cinsault, it bursts with fresh, ripe juice, supported by silky tannins. The inclusion of 25% whole clusters contributes to its delicacy and easy-drinking profile, enhanced by an aging process free from any oak influence. A suave and absolutely superb wine!

Vinification:

Hand-harvested in 15 kg open-work crates. Maceration for 15 to 20 days in infusion with 75% destemmed grapes and 25% whole grapes. Aged in vats for 7 months.

Color:

Intense red with violet highlights.

Nose:

Expressive, fruity aromas with hints of Syrah and a delicate floral touch.

Palate:

A suave juice with coated tannins on a supple, silky frame, a beautiful persistence in the palate opens onto a fresh, concentrated profile.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Prime rib with rosemary, dried duck breast, lamb chop with thyme.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

It's an extraordinary journey! The Domaine de l’Argentière, rooted in Visan for four generations, underwent a complete transformation in 2022.

Stéphanie Cave and Johan Bartholin, trained by some of the most renowned names in French winemaking (Pierre-Jean Villa, Alphonse Mellot, Stéphane Sérol, Henry Pellé), and enriched by international experiences, decided to focus on a few hectares of the family vineyard. Their aim is to create distinctive cuvées from scratch: vibrant wines that respect nature, cultivated and vinified using organic farming methods.