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Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Cuvee Nicolas
Domaine Jean-Claude et Nicolas Fayolle
France - Rhone Valley - Crozes-Hermitage AOC

Deep ruby red color. Nose of red and black currant fruits, pepper, spring flowers, new leather and mineral/earthy nuances. Medium bodied palate of red fruit and spice. Nice balance. Long finish and velvety.

Specifications
Appellation
Crozes-Hermitage AOC
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
100% Syrah
Age of vines
Average 10 years
Soil type
mixture of granite clay, sandy soil and white eart
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation: Carbonic maceration (full bunch) on skin during 15 days. Delestage. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrel and ageing maximum 12 months. Light filtering before bottling.
Production
600 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Good match with red meat (beef, lams) or white meat (veal) in sauce, poultry and game meat. Perfect with most cheeses.

Reviews and News

2022 Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Cuvee Nicolas - 93 PTS - JD

2022 Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Cuvee Nicolas - 93 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"Smoky black fruits, black olive, licorice, and iron notes all define the aromatics (which are almost Cornas-like) of the 2022 Crozes-Hermitage La Cuvée Nicolas. It's medium to full-bodied and has a focused, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and beautiful length on the finish."

- Jeb Dunnuck (Importer Highlight: Fran Kysela ; July 2024), 93 pts

 

2018 Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Cuvee Nicolas - 93 PTS - WA

2018 Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Cuvee Nicolas - 93 PTS - WA

wa92"Boasting even more striking aromas of blueberries, violets and peppery spice than the La Rochette bottling, the 2018 Crozes-Hermitage La Cuvee Nicolas is almost Côte-Rôtie-like. Medium to full-bodied without seeming at all heavy, ripe without being overdone, silky and fine from start to finish, it's a real beauty and a testament to the potential of the commune of Gervans - a small granitic outpost within the Crozes­-Hermitage appellation. - Joe Czerwinski"

- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (May 13th 2021), 93 pts

 

2018 Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Cuvee Nicolas - 92 PTS - WE

2018 Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Cuvee Nicolas - 92 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 92 pts"Enticing notes of sun-scorched bramble, licorice and black-currant candy introduce this refreshingly svelte expression. Made from 100% Syrah, it's crisply concentrated with zesty black-cherry and berry flavors along with sprays of violet and crushed stone. Soft in tannins and airy in style, the wine is at peak now through 2028. - Anna Lee C IIJIMA"

- Wine Enthusiast (October 1st 2021), 92 pts

 

2018 Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Cuvee Nicolas - 92 PTS - JD

2018 Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Cuvee Nicolas - 92 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"A step up, the 2018 Crozes-Hermitage La Cuvee Nicolas has beautiful red and black currant fruits, pepper, spring flowers, new leather, and mineral/earthy nuances. This firm, medium-bodied, old school beauty has lots of tannins, terrifie overall balance, and is just loaded with character. Hide bottles for 3-4 years and enjoy over the following decade."

- Jeb DUNNUCK (November 19th 2020), 92 pts

 

Producer Information: Domaine Jean-Claude et Nicolas Fayolle

Domaine Jean-Claude & Nicolas Fayolle is located in the village of Gervans, 5 kilometers north from Tain-l'Hermitage in the Drome department. Nicolas Fayolle represents the 3rd generation of the family ...
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