2023 Julien Cecillon Crozes-Hermitage "Pierre Aiguille", Rhône Valley, France
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100% Syrah
While the Cécillon label was only recently founded in 2012, Julien’s family has been making wine for eleven generations. Today, Julien and his wife are dedicated to producing exceptional terroir-driven wines at their small winery, which is located near Tournon, in the historic center of the Rhône Valley. Acquiring small parcels by chance, opportunity, and perseverance, Julien and Nancy have worked together with tireless focus establishing their own reputation amongst the best producers in the Northern Rhône.
From a single parcel located on the backside of the Hermitage hill, just above the town of Crozes sits the Pierre Aiguille (Stone Needle) vineyard. The location is a natural amphitheater, with triple exposure to the south, west, and east. Before Nancy and Julien took over the vines in 2012, the entire production was sold off to négociants. The organic transition was difficult for the vines, but they are seeing a real difference. The Cecillons officially became the owners of this parcel in 2020.
100% whole cluster, 2 week long maceration. Native yeast fermentation in stainless steel tanks with regular punchdowns and pumpovers. The wine then sees 18 months aging in used barrels with 7% new oak. Profound, structured Syrah, with depth and layers.