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Jean-Claude et Nicolas Fayolle Estate
Nicolas Fayolle represents the 3rd generation. His father, Jean-Claude, helped convert the Estate from Apricot to Grape growing.
Date Founded: 1958
Owner: Jean-Claude and Nicolas Fayolle
Winery Philosophy: All our vineyards are tended and harvested manually due to the incline of the slopes. We also limit treatment of the vines to better manage soil erosion. Our “cuvees” are issued for specific parcels in our vineyards and we neither destem nor use new oak barrels to preserve each “cuvee’s” specificity.
The estate was founded by Nicolas' grand-father Jules Fayolle in 1958.
Nicolas is the 3rd generation in this family owned estate.
Nicolas has a degree in "Viticulture- Oenologie" and "Commercial science". He studied in the Macon region and joined the family estate in 2003
Winery Acreage: 17.36 acres (7 hectares)
Winery Production: 2000 / 9L cases
Varietals Produced: Syrah and Marsanne
Winemaker: Nicolas Fayolle
7 hectares total:
4 hectares of Crozes Hermitage Rouge in the lieu dit "En Rochettes"
2 hectares of Crozes Hermitage Blanc in the lieu dit "En Rochettes"
0.8 hectares of Hermitage Rouge in the lieu dit "Les Donnières"
0.2 hectares of Hermitage Blanc in the lieu dit "Les Donnières"
Soil is mainly Loess, Red granit, granit from the former Rhone river bed.
80% of the vineyards are located on steep hills and terraces.
Hand harvest.
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Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Cuvee Nicolas is made from 100 percent Syrah.
Deep ruby red color. Nose of red and black currant fruits, pepper, spring flowers, new leather and mineral/earthy nuances. Medium bodied palate of red fruit and spice. Nice balance. Long finish and velvety.
Good match with red meat (beef, lams) or white meat (veal) in sauce, poultry and game meat. Perfect with most cheeses.
Fayolle Crozes-Hermitage Rouge La Rochette is made from 25-year-old vines planted on loess and red granitic soils. 100% Syrah.
Deep ruby red color.
The wine has plenty to offer with red and black fruit aromas, as well as a good minerality.
The finish is long, clean and juicy and offers some white pepper spiciness typical of the best Crozes-Hermitage.
Soil type is red brittle granite and white soil.
Hand harvested in small crates. The grapes are then pumped into tanks (full cluster, not destemmed).
It will stay in this tank for 15 days for the skin contact maceration and the Alcoholic fermentation.
They will also use the "rack and return" technique (delestage).
Then the wine is transfered into neutral French Oak barrels where the wine will complete the Malo-Lactic fermentation.
Jean-Claude et Nicolas Fayolle Hermitage Rouge Donnieres is made from 100% Syrah.
Made from 40-year-old vines planted on granitic and rocky soils in the Lieu dit "Les Donnieres" at the bottom of the Hermitage's hill.
Intense inky ruby red color.
The wine has plenty to offer with red and black fruit aromas, as well as a good minerality.
The finish is very long, clean and juicy and offers a great spicy mouthfeel.
Soil is clay, silica and round pebbles.
Hand harvested in small crates. The grapes are then pumped into tanks (full cluster, not destemmed).
It will stay in this tank for 15 days for the skin contact maceration and the Alcoholic fermentation.
Tey will also use the "rack and return" technique (delestage).
Then the wine is transfered into neutral French Oak barrels where the wine will complete the Malo-Lactic fermentation.
Delicious with grilled red meat such as venison or lamb and most cheeses.
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