The Crozes-Hermitage les 4 Vents consists of old Syrah plots in the Saviaux and La Rage vineyards, whose vines are between 30 and 40 years old. It was matured in used 600L barrels and in tanks, so it has only a subtle wood influence. The style of the Domaine les 4 Vents is always very opulent. Juicy fruit, lots of extract and ripe tannins or acidity characterize the wines.
The warm 2022 vintage produced an intense wine with a juicy body and ripe tannins. The dark fruit on the nose is reminiscent of blackberries and black cherries, with a hint of violets and cocoa. Everything still seems very young, but the harvest is perfectly ripe. On the palate it has a medium to full body, and for a Crozes-Hermitage it is definitely up there in terms of extract and fullness. The tannins are present, perfectly ripe and really fine, very long in the finish, quite complex. A very good Crozes-Hermitage, which is reminiscent of its neighbour Hermitage in terms of power and depth. You can taste the careful production in the aromatic clarity. What the two Fournel sisters have conjured up in the bottle is really top class. The les 4 Vents is definitely one of the best in this appellation. Organic wine FR-BIO-01 Agriculture France.
