Description
The Crozes-Hermitage AOP – Boréal from Domaine Delhome is a 100% Syrah red cuvée, designed to showcase the northern freshness and aromatic purity of this emblematic grape of the northern Rhône Valley. The name “Boréal” evokes the cool climate and north-facing exposures of some of the plots, located on the slopes above the villages of Beaumont-Monteux and Larnage, close to the Rhône. These terroirs combine white clays, loess and granite subsoils, bringing tension, minerality and elegance to this cuvée.
The vines are grown using sustainable viticulture, with rigorous care of the vineyard throughout the year: precise pruning, soil management, controlled yields and moderate crop protection. The harvest is done by hand, to preserve the quality of the bunches and allow meticulous sorting in the vineyard.
In the cellar, the winemaking focuses on expressing fruit and freshness: the grapes are destemmed, then put into vats for a gentle maceration of about 3 weeks, with light, regular pump-overs to extract colour and aromas without harshness. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, then the wine is aged in vats and partly in old barrels, to round out the structure without marking the aromatic profile.
On tasting, Boréal shows a bright ruby colour with purple glints. The nose is expressive and precise, blending aromas of blackberry, blueberry, black raspberry, and notes of violet, black pepper, and graphite, typical of a high-altitude Syrah. On the palate, the texture is fine, fluid and balanced, carried by a lovely natural freshness, supple tannins, and a taut, spicy finish, marked by a subtle minerality.
This Crozes-Hermitage is ideally enjoyed with grilled meats, Mediterranean cuisine, fine charcuterie or mature cheeses, and can also be served slightly chilled as an aperitif for its bright fruit. It can be enjoyed now or kept for up to 5–6 years.
Grape variety: 100% Syrah
Terroir: White clays, loess, granite – cool exposures
Viticulture: Sustainable, hand-harvested
Vinification: Destemming, gentle maceration, stainless-steel fermentation
Ageing: Stainless steel and old barrels (6 to 9 months)
Serving temperature: 15–16 °C
Cellaring potential: 3 to 6 years
An airy, straight and elegant Crozes-Hermitage, combining northern finesse with a pure expression of Syrah.
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