Domaine Laurent Habrard
FAMILY ESTATE • CERTIFIED ORGANIC • NORTHERN RHÔNE • FRANCE
Crozes-Hermitage
RED
Cuvée Les Coquelicots
2023
An authentic, generous Crozes-Hermitage from a blend of granitic terroirs and rolled pebbles. An elegant, fresh and immediately approachable Syrah.
Grape Variety-ies
100% Syrah
Terroir
The red Crozes-Hermitage comes from 13 hectares spread across the granitic slopes of Gervans and Crozes-Hermitage and the rolled pebbles of the Châssis plain. This contrast between mineral freshness and the roundness of the terraces brings balance and complexity to the blend. Vine age: 15 to 70 years. Altitude: 140 to 240 m. Exposure: South to South-West. Soils: decomposed granite, loess, red clay and glacial rolled pebbles.
Winemaking
Vinified with pump-overs and punch-downs adapted according to tastings. No enzymes and no fining agents. Aged in barrels, then in concrete tank to preserve the expression of the fruit and the terroir. Minimal sulphiting only at bottling.
Technical Specifications
Color: Red • Vintage: 2023 • Grape variety: 100% Syrah • Certified Organic • Alcohol: 13.5% vol. • Total SO₂ < 40 mg/L • Format: 75 cl • Lightweight 420 g bottle made from recycled and recyclable glass • No capsule.
Tasting Notes
Bright carmine-red color with fuchsia reflections. Floral aromas of violet and rose, accompanied by fresh red fruit such as raspberry and redcurrant, with a touch of sweet spice. Supple, juicy and generous on the palate, with an elegant structure and a saline, fresh and vibrant finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled meats (rib steak, duck breast, pink lamb), slow-cooked dishes (confit pork cheek, lamb tagine), root vegetable gratin, mushroom risotto, Saint-Marcellin, aged tomme or Brillat-Savarin.
Serving & Cellaring
Serving temperature: 16 to 17°C. Decanting: recommended 30 minutes before tasting. Cellaring potential: ideal today for its fruit and generosity, or after 5 to 8 years to gain depth, complexity and finesse.
Winemaker's Notes
This special “Les Coquelicots” cuvée is a faithful snapshot of our Crozes-Hermitage and of what our terroir can offer without artifice. I seek drinkability, elegance, respect for Syrah and the emotion of a living wine. I cultivate my vines as one cultivates a relationship: with patience, attention and trust. The 2023 vintage is particularly marked by fruit and by the climatic conditions of the year.
Certifications
Certified Organic estate since 2008. Minimal oenological inputs, manual work and soil-friendly practices, reduced environmental impact, lightweight bottles without capsules, recyclable materials and fair social practices. Guiding principle: respect for Nature, respect for People.