Maison Christophe PICHON - Béryl - AOP Hermitage rouge

The Pichon family is a growing force in the Northern Rhône region. Corentin, the eldest of the six children of Isabelle and Christophe, is a young, talented, 3rd generation winemaker. But this is every bit the family business as all of his 5 siblings are involved, along with Corentin's partner and mom and dad. Based in Chavanay, the Pichons produce wines of elegance and finesse in a variety of appellations spanning more than 20 hectares. Chemical treatment of the mostly Syrah and Viognier vineyards is kept to a bare minimum. A brand new offering from Pichon, all their Syrah was planted 50 years ago with loam, clay and limestone soil. This is an intense and complex red with touches of red fruits such as blackcurrant and blackberry and spicy notes of white pepper. It goes well with duck or a rack of lamb.