Farming
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White Fruits, Honey, Truffle
Rhone / White / Marsanne, Rousanne / Organic
Farming |
Organic |
Producer |
Laurent Habrard |
Grape |
Marsanne/Rousanne |
Wine Type |
White |
Country |
France |
Region |
Crozes-Hermitage AOC, Rhone |
Vintage |
2020 |
Alcohol |
13% |
Size |
75cl |
Fermentation includes daily foot punching-down and pumping-over, followed by 15–22 days of maceration. The wine is aged for seven months, with 20% in old barrels and the rest in stainless steel and concrete. The result is a medium to full bodied wine with a silky texture and a long finish, offering complex notes of honey, truffle, and marshmallow.
Notes on the producer
Located in Gervans, north of Tain l'Hermitage, Domaine Laurent Habrard lies at the heart of the "northern" Crozes-Hermitage appellation, known for its granite-rich, steep slopes. A quarter of the vineyard is in the southern part of the appellation, where rolled pebbles from ancient glacial periods mix with red clay, while other plots span Gervans, Crozes-Hermitage, and Erôme, featuring granite soils with loess and clay.
Since 2008, the estate has been fully organic, complemented by biodynamic practices such as composting and plant-based sprays. Agroforestry trials and climate adaptation strategies are also underway to ensure a sustainable future.