Matthieu Barret Crozes-Hermitage La Banniere 2024

Grape: Syrah
Vintage: 2024
Type: Red

The 2024 vintage is incredibly fresh and "juicy"—designed for high drinkability without sacrificing the peppery soul of the region. A classic, lifted Northern Rhône nose. It leads with violets and cracked black pepper, followed by an explosion of fresh blackberries, plums, and a touch olive tapenade. The palate is fruit-forward texture that is "crunchy" and vibrant. You get flavors of dark cherry and licorice, backed by a limestone-driven minerality. A long, fresh, and slightly savory finish. The tannins are remarkably smooth—a Barret trademark—making it much more approachable in its youth than many of its neighbors.

Fermentation in concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts, with 50% whole bunch and 50% destemmed fruit.This vibrant, expressive wine reflects 7th generation winemaker Matthieu Barret's commitment to traditional and minimal-intervention winemaking, showcasing the unique terroir of Crozes-Hermitage.

Grapes are hand-harvested from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards in the "Les Chassis" area around the village of Beaumont-Monteux, featuring limestone and clay soils with Rhône river pebbles. Fermentation in concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts, with 50% whole bunch and 50% destemmed fruit.