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Domaine François Villard

2015 Crozes-Hermitage AOC Les Malfondières

This library release is from the eponymous lieu-dit of Malfondières in Mercurol, Villard’s top Crozes-Hermitage parcel, where we find very stony deep decarbonated soils with an acidic sandy-loam on the surface that allows for terrific drainage, while banking water in the red sandy-clays deep below that these wonderful old vines (45-years-old at the time of the vintage) can tap into at depth. In this expression we find lots of dried spices and mushroom depth with leather and roasted plums and tremendous structure. 5500 vines/ha and a yield of 50hl/ha. This cuvée is aged in the winery’s cellars several years before release, and this vintage was released after the 2016 and 2017 as it was not ready until now. Only 4,500 bottles made. Only 18 bottles available at present. 100% whole cluster, fermented in open top stainless, aged 18 months in old oak. 13.5% ABV. Cellaring potential: 15 years further.
France
Red
Still
Organic
Vegan
Oak ageing

Region:  Mercurol, Crozes-Ermitage, Northern Rhône

Appellation:  Crozes-Hermitage AOC

Varietal/Blend:  100% Syrah

ABV:  13.5%

Vineyard & Vine Age: François Villard Crozes-Hermitage AOC Les Malfondières comes from an estate vineyard in the lieu-dit of Malfondières in Mercurol. The 45-year-old vines, planted at 5,500 vines per hectare, grow in stony, decarbonated soils with sandy-loam and red sandy-clay layers.

Cellar: François Villard Crozes-Hermitage AOC Les Malfondières is fermented 100% whole cluster with eight days maceration in open top stainless steel. The wine is then aged for 18 months in old oak, enhancing complexity while preserving fruit purity and freshness.

CSPC:  123987

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