Domaine Laurent Habrard
FAMILY ESTATE • CERTIFIED ORGANIC • NORTHERN RHÔNE • FRANCE
Crozes-Hermitage
RED
Benjamin
2022
A confidential cuvée from our finest vats and barrels, where Syrah expresses all its depth and elegance.
Grape Variety-ies
100% Syrah
Terroir
Our Benjamin cuvée comes from a selection of our finest terroirs on the granitic slopes of Gervans and Crozes-Hermitage. The vines, aged 35 to 70 years, benefit from south-western exposure, encouraging optimal ripeness and beautiful aromatic concentration.
Winemaking
Vinified with minimal oenological inputs, with no enzymes and no fining agents. Aged in barrel to enhance aromatic complexity and the wine’s ageing capacity. Minimal sulphiting is carried out only at bottling.
Technical Specifications
100% Syrah. Certified Organic. Alcohol: 12.5% vol. Contains sulfites. Total SO₂: 30 mg/L. Format: 75 cl.
Tasting Notes
Elegant aromas of black fruit, violet, sweet spices and garrigue. Broad and silky on the palate, supported by fine tannins, lovely freshness and remarkable length.
Food Pairing
Pigeon with cherries, lamb tagine, Provençal beef stew, game, eggplant gratin with sweet spices, mushroom and cep lasagna, aged tomme or farmhouse Saint-Nectaire.
Serving & Cellaring
Serving temperature: 15 to 16°C. Decanting: recommended during the first years. Cellaring potential: enjoyable today, or cellar for 10 to 15 years in a cool cellar.
Winemaker's Notes
The Benjamin cuvée conveys a place through a vintage. 2022 was warm and dry, resulting in a full, generous and harmonious wine — a wine that is hard not to fall in love with. A cuvée that precisely expresses the character of our finest terroirs.
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.