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2012 Crozes Hermitage “Tiercerolles”
Barruol Lynch
In a very different Franco-American cooperation, Louis Barruol vinifies small batches from the rare slopes of Crozes Hermitage. Then Kermit arrives and tastes each barrel and makes his blends, a liquid homage to time, patience, tradition, and to the past masters of the northern Rhône. —Julia Issleib
Wine Type: | red |
Vintage: | 2012 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | Syrah |
Appellation: | Crozes-Hermitage |
Country: | France |
Region: | Northern Rhône |
Producer: | Barruol Lynch |
Winemaker: | Louis Barruol |
Vineyard: | 30 - 50 years |
Soil: | Granite |
Aging: | Aged on average for 15 months in barrel, no new barrels - barrels are 1 or 2 years old |
Farming: | Lutte Raisonnée |
Alcohol: | 13% |
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