Crozes-Hermitage

The largest vineyard of the northern appellations, covering 11 communes in the Drôme, is located just a short distance from the Hermitage hill. A challenge vintage, it is made from the same grape varieties as Saint-Joseph. The northern sector touches Hermitage and is based on granitic rock, it produces rather structured and spicy wines, to be kept. The rest of the appellation gives more immediate and greedy wines, but not necessarily less profound. The white wines are rich, tender and spontaneous, and can be drunk young.