Etienne Becheras Le Prieure d'Arras Crozes-Hermitage Rouge

Northern Rhône Syrah demands absolute precision. Farming the steep schist and granite terraces in Arras, Étienne Becheras practices a meticulous, hands-on viticulture that deeply honors this famously austere terroir. He works a small polycultural estate organically, relying exclusively on indigenous yeasts and lengthy maceration to establish profound concentration. The unyielding labor yields authentic results. This bottling stands proudly apart from heavily manipulated alternatives by prioritizing a lengthy, unhurried élevage in varying barrel sizes.

Genuine Crozes-Hermitage possesses raw, undeniable energy. The vines behind this specific release range from ten to sixty-five years of age, sending their roots deep into thin, well-draining topsoil to extract vital nutrients and distinct earthen tones. Bottled without any fining or filtration, the liquid retains a striking textural density. Such transparent winemaking preserves crucial nuances.

• Farmed organically across steep terraces.
• Fermented entirely with indigenous yeasts.
• Aged eighteen to twenty-four months.