2023 Crozes-Hermitage Rouge, Maison Les Alexandrins

• Style: Silken, mineral Syrah
• Taste: Red-berry perfume, soft tannins, mineral freshness
• Food: Stews, braises, roasts, beef, game
• Occasion: Weeknight supper, Sunday lunch
• Serve: 16–17°C, now or age 5–7 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

This Syrah delivers seductive, ripe red-berry character with soft-edged tannins that feel almost silken on the palate. A mineral freshness cuts through without stridency, creating genuine balance between generous fruit and poised structure. The wine's peppery lift and dark-fruit backbone reflect cool-climate Crozes terroir, yet with a rounder, more approachable mouthfeel than stiffer Hermitage expressions.

The Winery — Maison Les Alexandrins

Founded in 2015 by Nicolas Jaboulet (formerly of his family's legendary house), viticulturist Alexandre Caso, and winemaker Benoît Busseuil, this négociant sources fruit from top growers across the Northern Rhône. The partnership emerged from shared friendship and a passion for gastronomy, with an aim to capture the essence of each appellation. The 2023 vintage was shaped by cool maceration and 20 days of fermentation to develop silky rather than aggressive tannins, followed by ten months in large oak and six in stainless steel, allowing the wine to settle into composure before bottling.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this with roasted lamb, beef stew, aged cheese, or any slow-cooked meat dish — the wine's gentle structure suits savoury depth without demanding dominance. It's equally at home at a weeknight supper or Sunday lunch table, rewarding the unpredictable 2023 vintage with refinement that feels both approachable and refined. Serve at 16–17°C and drink now or age gracefully for another 5–7 years. Sit comfortably among our finest Syrah & Shiraz selections, and explore the rest of our Crozes-Hermitage range to discover how this appellation continues to punch above its reputation, or browse our broader France collection for more voices within the Rhône conversation.