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2010 Crozes-Hermitage, Les Trois Chênes, Domaine Emmanuel Darnaud

Crozes-Hermitage, Les Trois Chenes, Domaine Emmanuel Darnaud
Rhône 2010 Berrys' Best Buys - Best Value Reds
The energetic Emmanuel Darnaud has (yet again!) brought together the essence of Crozes-Hermitage with the complex influences of three sizes of barrel to produce a marvellous wine which delights the senses in every way.
(Gary Owen, BBR Fine Wine)

The name of the cuvée refers to the fact that the fruits of the different vineyards are matured differently; in 2010 50% was in new or 1 year-old barrel, 30% in tronconique and the balance in older barrique. The assemblage has an attractive nose dominated by tapenade, wood-smoke and blackberry fruit; on the palate there are additional notes of pepper and spice. The sweetness of the fruit is thus nicely complemented and the ensemble is harmonious.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer, February 2012)

There is a definite ‘pecking-order’ amongst the growers of the relatively homogenised appellation of Crozes-Hermitage, which often remains relatively unchanged over generations. One name to emerge over the last five years, however, is that Emmanuel Darnaud, who by a combination of skilful acquisition, a judicious marriage and, it seems, non-stop talking, has now joined the first rank. His boundless enthusiasm led him down a few futile wine-making roads in the early days, but now everything has settled down and the results are impressive indeed.

Domaine Emmanuel Darnaud

Crozes-Hermitage, Les Trois Chenes, Domaine Emmanuel Darnaud
Product: 10875
Maturity: Drink 2012-2015 (Ready, but will improve)
Vintage: 2010
Origin: France » Rhône » Crozes-Hermitage Map of the region
Producer: Domaine Emmanuel Darnaud
Grape Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Style: Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, 13.5% alcohol
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