JL Chave Sélection Crozes-Hermitage Silène

Wine Information
Wine: J.L. Chave Sélection Crozes Hermitage Rouge “Silène”
Varietals: Syrah
Appellation: Crozes-Hermitage AOC
Vineyard Age: 5-25 years
Soil: Granite
Vineyard Location: The vineyards for Silène are hillside vineyards located in Larnage and Gervans. It is rare for Crozes to come from hillside granitic soil, as most of Crozes is situated on the alluvial valley floor. The granite soil produces a wine with more backbone and structure. The idea behind this Crozes is to balance the fruit of Syrah without compromising the tightness given by the granite. 50% of the Crozes comes from a parcel of young vines planted in 2003 and owned by Domaine Jean Louis Chave. The parcel sits on a beautiful terroir on the rear east-facing flank of the Hermitage hill. The blend continues to evolve as Lean-Louis buys more land in Crozes.
Vinification: The grapes are vinified at the Domaine using indigenous yeasts in wood tonneaux and stainless steel tanks, then aged for 15-18 months in barriques.