Les Pierelles' is 100% Syrah and spends 14 months in oak barrels of which around a quarter is new oak. An intense ruby-red in colour with aromas of black berries, spice and ripe red fruits. On the palate, further peppery flavours with notes of cassis and plums with a hint of vanilla and green herbs. A clean refreshing finish. Good acidity and balanced tannins. A fresh and fruity style of Croze Hermitage. Domaine Belle’s use of organic farming brings a purity and elegance to the wine.
This organic Domaine has always been a family holding, passed on from generation to generation, promoting the special Larnage terroir with its white clays, often called ‘Les Terres Blanches’.
Today, Domaine Belle stretches over six communes (Larnage, Crozes-Hermitage, Tain l’Hermitage, Pont de l’Isère, Mercurol and Tournon), three appellations (Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, Saint Joseph) and covers an area of 25ha of vines, where apricot orchards and the vine nursery is managed by Philippe’s brother, Jean-Claude. The story is set to continue, with Philippe’s son Guillaume’s interest in winemaking and his future role in the Domaine.
Alistair Cooper MW, JancisRobinson.com, October 2022 (2021 Vintage)
"Slight sandalwood and herbal snap on the nose. Pepper and clove notes on the palate with some candied fruit, firm tannins and zesty acidity. Light and approachable."