Etienne Pochon, Crozes-Hermitage, Blanc, 2023

Rich, smooth, and powerful Crozes-Hermitage with a mineral touch

Rich and aromatic, this vintage opens with vibrant notes of white flowers, stone fruits, and crisp apple, backed by a subtle minerality. Medium-bodied and wonderfully smooth, it balances a rich, silky texture with perfectly vibrant acidity.

• Blend of 70% Roussanne and 30 % Marsanne
• Aged in stainless steel tank for 7 months

STORY BEHIND THE WINE

Considered one of the Northern Rhône’s best-kept secrets, the Pochon family has been farming and crafting exceptional wines since the late 1700s. Today, fourth-generation winemaker Adrien Pochon carries forward his family's rich legacy with a fresh, modern approach. Vinifying Syrah, Roussanne, and Marsanne plot by plot to preserve the precise character of each terroir, Adrien combines certified organic farming with refined techniques to craft deeply elegant wines that bridge history and innovation.

Hand-harvested with rigorous sorting, the grapes are destemmed and cold-macerated for 12–18 hours before a gentle pressing and a 24-hour settling. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks over 20 days. The wine ages in tank for 7 months, is blended in February, and undergoes fining and cross-flow filtration before bottling in July.