2024 Domaine des Hauts Chassis Esquisse
Tasting Notes
Medium ruby with violet edges. The nose is vivid and spicy, offering black cherry, cracked pepper, and a hint of smoked herbs. On the palate, it is sleek and expressive, with juicy black fruit, lifted acidity, and silky tannins. The finish is fresh and mineral-driven, showing finesse and vibrancy.
About Domaine des Hauts Chassis
A small, family-run estate in the southern part of Crozes-Hermitage, led by fifth-generation winemaker Franck Faugier. Farming organically on glacial pebble soils, the Domaine crafts expressive, terroir-driven wines—mostly Syrah—with remarkable depth, freshness, and texture. From the silky, floral Esquisse to the bold and structured Les Chassis, these wines capture the essence of the Northern Rhône with both elegance and soul. The wines made from famed Hermitage – are otherworldly.
Winery: Domaine des Hauts Chassis
Origin: Crozes-Hermitage & Hermitage, Rhône, France
Vintage: 2024
Wine Type: Red wine - Dry
Variety: 100% Syrah
Farming: Organic
Soil: Rocky alpine diluvium with dominant of coarse brown clay and sands
Vineyard: Single Vineyard
Winemaker: Franck Faugier
Wine Details
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottles Per Case: 12
• Hand harvested grapes
• 3-4 days cold pre-fermentation maceration
• Alcoholic fermentation with pumping over and some crushing
• 8 -10 days post fermentation warm maceration
• 25-30 year-old vines
• Aged 8 months in stainless steel
• Drink now & for next 5 years