Laurent Fayolle

Crozes-Hermitage "Les Pontaix

Crozes-Hermitage "Les Pontaix

CrozesHermitage Les Pontaix
  • Certified organic
  • 100% Syrah
  • A 3.5 ha single-vineyard on the backside of the Hermitage hill in the original Crozes village of Crozes-Hermitage
  • A steep, terraced parcel that sits over clay and limestone
  • 40+ year old vines
  • De-stemmed
  • Indigenous yeast
  • Fermented and aged in demi-muids (15% new)
  • Unfined and unfiltered

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
France
Region:
Rhone (Northern)
Appellation:
Crozes-Hermitage
Variety:
Syrah
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle FR-FAY-15-23 12/750ml

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

Wine Enthusiast
Score
95
Date
2024-12-31
"Focused and serious with black cherry, boysenberry, and mushroom enveloped in rose and fine vanilla. Silky, youthful tannins elevate a dark-fruited profile, complemented by a spicy mid-palate and blackberry-vanilla finish. Elegant yet robust, best enjoyed with a fine cut of steak. Cellar through 2035+. " Anna-Christina Cabrales"
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2022-04-27
Decanter
Score
93
Date
2024-03-06
"Smoky and peppery with hints of clove and sweet paprika, this solid Syrah combines elegant and ripe black fruit with finely tuned oak. It's dense and structured, with a salty liquorice finish. It could shoulder many types of food, from spiced or grilled meat to earthy vegetable-based dishes, so a great option if you're cooking for multiple dietary requirements."
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2022-12-01
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2022-05-25
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
91
Date
2022-12-21