2021 Domaine Christelle Betton Vin de France Syrah

A fresh and fantastic, pure Syrah grown at the very summit of the Hermitage hill, just outside the Crozes-Hermitage appellation boundaries. What intensity, what joy — this is a pure draught of red fruited energy, spice and soul. It’s far too good for its very reasonable price. Aromas of light pepper, plum skin, red fruit, wildflowers. Medium-bodied, fresh acid, smooth tannins, spiced.Hand-harvested. Destemmed; fermented in stainless steel tanks on indigenous yeasts. Aged in tank.
Christelle Betton’s vision is one of pure and refined fruit, inspired by the cool northern Mistral winds and stony personality of her family’s vineyards. Christelle manages 15 acres in Crozes-Hermitage and one-third acre in Hermitage. Christelle cares for her land organically, but is not certified; she prefers the flexibility of allowing the earth to tell her what it needs, and when.