Giles Robin - Crozes Hermitage Papillon 2017

Giles Robin - Crozes Hermitage Papillon 2017

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"Aromas of dark roasted herbs with a peppery edge. A strong palate with really impressive dark plums, blackberries and dark chocolate. Rich and plush tannins, too. This is excellent!"

 

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Giles Robin

A good friend and from the same generation as Jean-Louis Chave – Gilles Robin is a 10 years old star. Gilles now owns 15 hectares of vineyard, mostly in Crozes-Hermitage where his vines are close to Chapoutier's Meysonniers, and Jaboulet's Thalabert.

Gilles Robin took over the running of this vineyard in 1996, with the freedom to produce his own wines. With a history of winegrowing spanning four generations, Gilles' aim was to realise the potential of the 35 year old vines.

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Syrah

Both Syrah or Shiraz is the name given to this grape varietal depending on where you are in the world. In France, particularly in the Rhone Valley, it goes by the name of Syrah and it makes the floral reds of Hermitage, Cornas, St Joseph and Cote Rôtie. Whereas in Australia, particularly in the Barossa Valley, it is Shiraz and it produces bolder, spicier and oaky red wines. It is planted across the world in the warmest of regions and it is usually dependant on how the winemaker produces as to what it's name will be either in the prettier female style or the bulkier masculine style.

 

--------THE REGION--------

Northern Rhone Valley

The Northern Rhone Valley is where you will find some of the most well-known names in France's legacy. Syrah is the king and shines in the top sub-regions of Cote-Rotie, Hermitage, and Cornas. Viognier is the white grape of Condrieu otherwise Marsanne or Roussanne are the white sisters to know from the other sub-regions. Plenty of goodness to go around!