Les Pierres Blanches Maison Aujoux Crozes-Hermitage AOP 2024

Crozes-Hermitage AOP 2024 red wine by Maison Aujoux, Les Pierres Blanches cuvée. A Northern Rhône Valley wine made from Syrah, with notes of red fruit and spices, offering a balanced structure on the palate.

In what terroir is Maison Aujoux Crozes-Hermitage AOP 2024 Les Pierres Blanches produced?

Crozes-Hermitage AOP is the largest appellation in the Northern Rhône, spread across around twenty communes around Tain-l'Hermitage in the Drôme. The soils alternate between rounded pebble terraces, clay-limestone soils, and more granitic areas depending on the sector, under a semi-continental climate marked by the influence of the Rhône. The appellation's specifications reserve the red wines almost exclusively for Syrah, the emblematic grape variety of the Northern Rhône vineyards.

What is the tasting profile of Maison Aujoux Crozes-Hermitage AOP 2024 Les Pierres Blanches?

Maison Aujoux Crozes-Hermitage AOP 2024 Les Pierres Blanches presents as a red wine with aromas of red fruit enhanced by a spicy touch characteristic of Syrah. The structure on the palate is balanced, without excessive power or pronounced tannins, in an accessible style.

What dishes pair with Maison Aujoux Crozes-Hermitage AOP 2024 Les Pierres Blanches?

This red Crozes-Hermitage pairs well with grilled or roasted red meats, poultry in sauce, and aged hard cheeses. Its supple structure also makes it a convivial table wine, suited to the slow-cooked dishes of Rhone cuisine.

At what temperature should Maison Aujoux Crozes-Hermitage AOP 2024 Les Pierres Blanches be served?

A serving temperature of around 16 to 17°C allows the fruity and spicy aromas typical of the appellation to fully express themselves. Crozes-Hermitage reds are generally enjoyed within three to five years after harvest, during which they retain their freshness and balance.