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LAB0722RW
Crozes Hermitage, Panisse
2022
Rhone
Organic Conversion
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur

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Ventoux AOC is an exciting area in the south-eastern region of the Rhone, where wines are produced in 51 communes along the lower slopes of the Ventoux Mountain, as part of the Vaucluse Mountains. Typically, Ventoux has been seen as somewhere to get fantastic value Rhone blends, predominantly using Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Ventoux wines are distinctive not because of the soil, as with so many French wines, but because of the climate. The days are some of the hottest in the region, and yet the nights are some of the coldest, resulting in grapes being picked much later than its more famous counterpart, Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Harvest is more often than not well into October, so the grapes are cooler and have a much longer time to develop flavours.

Thomas and Fanny met in Toulouse, where they were both studying agronomy and oenology. This was the start of a strong friendship and aside from wine, a shared passion for trekking and surfing. The idea of making wines together started in 2010. Fanny was visiting Rhone Valley with her family in the summer and Thomas had planned visits to winegrowers in Ventoux and Vacqueyras that he was already following for consultancy. They fell in love with the area and Labadens was born. They have always believed in the potential for Ventoux and Vacqueyras. They have all the ingredients to produce very serious wines – clay-limestone soils, a continental climate and outstanding fruit. Through Tom’s love of Clairette, they have since added whites to the list. Thomas has always supported this variety even if it requires far more work in the cellar and is a very late ripening fruit. Quite naturally, the wine has been named after Thomas! The goal since day one has remained the same - producing balanced, high quality wines, using no chemicals in both the vineyard and the winery.

Tasting note: After 2022 was a warm, dry summer this vintage returned to classic Crozes-Hermitage with round, sandy tannins and a long persistant finish. The vintage is expressed in the aromas with full blue and black berries and a smokey peppery quality. Ideal phenolic ripeness.
Winemaking Detail: Hand-harvested, de-stemmed, crushed, fermented with indigenous yeasts. Long macerations of one month, with delestages at the start of fermentation, then gentle pigeage and bâtonnage sous marc at the end of fermentation, for gentle extraction and fine, round tannins. Aging lasted 12 months, half in 3-wine barrels and the other half in 4-wine demi-muids. The wood ageing is therefore subtle, bringing a touch of complexity to the nose, and fleshiness to the mid-palate.
Features Blackberry Plum Smoke Rich Concentrated

Features Blackberry, Concentrated, Plum, Powerful, Rich, Smoke,
Tasting note After 2022 was a warm, dry summer this vintage returned to classic Crozes-Hermitage with round, sandy tannins and a long persistant finish. The vintage is expressed in the aromas with full blue and black berries and a smokey peppery quality. Ideal phenolic ripeness.
Drink with
Duck, Grilled red meat, Roast lamb,

Wine details

Country France
Region Rhone
Producer Labadens
Wine Name Crozes Hermitage
Colour Red
Style Dry & Classic
Vintage 2022
Main Grape Syrah
Other Grapes
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.135
Production 2016
Aging 12 months in barrel
Soil Clay; Sand; Silt
Time to drink Now - 2032
Winemaking Detail Hand-harvested, de-stemmed, crushed, fermented with indigenous yeasts. Long macerations of one month, with delestages at the start of fermentation, then gentle pigeage and bâtonnage sous marc at the end of fermentation, for gentle extraction and fine, round tannins. Aging lasted 12 months, half in 3-wine barrels and the other half in 4-wine demi-muids. The wood ageing is therefore subtle, bringing a touch of complexity to the nose, and fleshiness to the mid-palate.

LAB0722RW
Labadens
Crozes Hermitage, Panisse
2022
Rhone
Organic Conversion
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur

Ventoux AOC is an exciting area in the south-eastern region of the Rhone, where wines are produced in 51 communes along the lower slopes of the Ventoux Mountain, as part of the Vaucluse Mountains. Typically, Ventoux has been seen as somewhere to get fantastic value Rhone blends, predominantly using Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Ventoux wines are distinctive not because of the soil, as with so many French wines, but because of the climate. The days are some of the hottest in the region, and yet the nights are some of the coldest, resulting in grapes being picked much later than its more famous counterpart, Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Harvest is more often than not well into October, so the grapes are cooler and have a much longer time to develop flavours.

Thomas and Fanny met in Toulouse, where they were both studying agronomy and oenology. This was the start of a strong friendship and aside from wine, a shared passion for trekking and surfing. The idea of making wines together started in 2010. Fanny was visiting Rhone Valley with her family in the summer and Thomas had planned visits to winegrowers in Ventoux and Vacqueyras that he was already following for consultancy. They fell in love with the area and Labadens was born. They have always believed in the potential for Ventoux and Vacqueyras. They have all the ingredients to produce very serious wines – clay-limestone soils, a continental climate and outstanding fruit. Through Tom’s love of Clairette, they have since added whites to the list. Thomas has always supported this variety even if it requires far more work in the cellar and is a very late ripening fruit. Quite naturally, the wine has been named after Thomas! The goal since day one has remained the same - producing balanced, high quality wines, using no chemicals in both the vineyard and the winery.

Tasting note: After 2022 was a warm, dry summer this vintage returned to classic Crozes-Hermitage with round, sandy tannins and a long persistant finish. The vintage is expressed in the aromas with full blue and black berries and a smokey peppery quality. Ideal phenolic ripeness.
Winemaking Detail: Hand-harvested, de-stemmed, crushed, fermented with indigenous yeasts. Long macerations of one month, with delestages at the start of fermentation, then gentle pigeage and bâtonnage sous marc at the end of fermentation, for gentle extraction and fine, round tannins. Aging lasted 12 months, half in 3-wine barrels and the other half in 4-wine demi-muids. The wood ageing is therefore subtle, bringing a touch of complexity to the nose, and fleshiness to the mid-palate.
Features Blackberry Plum Smoke Rich Concentrated

Features Blackberry, Concentrated, Plum, Powerful, Rich, Smoke,
Tasting note After 2022 was a warm, dry summer this vintage returned to classic Crozes-Hermitage with round, sandy tannins and a long persistant finish. The vintage is expressed in the aromas with full blue and black berries and a smokey peppery quality. Ideal phenolic ripeness.
Drink with
Duck, Grilled red meat, Roast lamb,

Wine details

Country France
Region Rhone
Producer Labadens
Wine Name Crozes Hermitage
Style Dry & Classic
Vintage 2022
Main Grape Syrah
Other Grapes
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.135
Production 2016
Aging 12 months in barrel
Soil Clay; Sand; Silt
Time to drink Now - 2032
Winemaking Detail Hand-harvested, de-stemmed, crushed, fermented with indigenous yeasts. Long macerations of one month, with delestages at the start of fermentation, then gentle pigeage and bâtonnage sous marc at the end of fermentation, for gentle extraction and fine, round tannins. Aging lasted 12 months, half in 3-wine barrels and the other half in 4-wine demi-muids. The wood ageing is therefore subtle, bringing a touch of complexity to the nose, and fleshiness to the mid-palate.