DOMAINE CROZE GRANIER

CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, SOUTHERN RHÔNE VALLEY
Since 1895, five generations of Domaine Croze-Granier’s family have produced wines from some of the most renowned vineyards in France, those surrounding the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Croze-Granier’s vineyards are mostly composed of old vines whose wide variety of grapes -- from Grenache and Syrah to Roussanne and Viognier -- are vinified traditionally to become a range of structured and aromatic red, white and rosé wines.

Furthermore, the domaine’s winemaker, Laurent Cortinas, converted to organic winemaking in 2012 and has since guaranteed lively, all natural wines, innovatively reflecting 2,000+ years of winemaking tradition.

Domaine Croze-Granier's expressive, ready-to-drink wines were the inspiration for Marcus Brothers to provide otherwise unavailable high-quality French wines to tables across the US.
COUNTRY
France

REGION
Southern Rhône Valley

APPELLATIONS
Lirac AOC
Côtes-du-Rhône AOC
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
FOUNDED
1895

FARMING
Organic

WEBSITE
www.domainegranier.fr/en

OUR SELECTION

lirac-rose

Lirac 2016

ROSÉ
Pale rose color. In the nose, red berry notes, such as red currant and raspberry. A nice balance on the palate with notes of licorice.
APPELLATION
Lirac AOC

SOIL TYPE
Clay-limestone

VINE AGE
15 years

VINEYARD AREA
7.4 acres
PRODUCTION
1,500 bottles - 125 cases/year

FOOD PAIRING
Alone or with seafood, chicken.

VINIFICATION
Harvested, sorted by hand. Saignée (Bleeding). Fermentation at 64°F for 18-21 days, stainless steel vats.

VARIETALS

70% GRENACHE
30% SYRAH
TECHNICAL SHEET
lirac

Lirac 2015

RED
A red with garnet reflections. Red and darker fruit – strawberry, blackberry and black currant – mix on the nose. The palate is very concentrated, fruity and well-balanced.
APPELLATION
Lirac AOC

SOIL TYPE
Clay-limestone

VINE AGE
15 years

VINEYARD AREA
7.4 acres
PRODUCTION
8,000 btls - 666 cases/year

FOOD PAIRING
Starters with meats and rich sauces. Cheese.

VINIFICATION
Harvested, sorted by hand, de-stemmed. Maceration at 82°F for 15-21 days, concrete tanks.

VARIETALS

70% GRENACHE
30% SYRAH
TECHNICAL SHEET
belair

Lirac 'Bel Air' 2014

RED
The color has shades of crushed strawberry. At first, the nose has spicy notes of pepper and laurel with just a few notes of black currant. The finish is long and round on the palate. Will age 5-6 years.
APPELLATION
Lirac AOC

SOIL TYPE
Clay-limestone & pebbles

VINE AGE
65 years

VINEYARD AREA
3.7 acres
PRODUCTION
2,000 btls - 166 cases/year

FOOD PAIRING
Poultry or pastas with rich sauces.

VINIFICATION
Harvested, sorted by hand, de-stemmed. Fermentation in concrete tanks. Maceration at 82°F for 15-21 days. Aged in French oak barrels

VARIETALS

95% GRENACHE
5% SYRAH
TECHNICAL SHEET
sisyphe

Lirac 'Sisyphe' 2014

RED
Dark color. The nose has clear red fruit, followed by spicy notes of licorice. Silky, lengthy tannins on the palate. Will age 5-7 years.

Lirac 'Sisyphe' 2015

RED
Bright, intense fruit. Less production in 2016 due to hotter and drier summer results in a more concentrated vintage.
APPELLATION
Lirac AOC

SOIL TYPE
Sand-limestone

VINE AGE
25 years

VINEYARD AREA
1 acre
PRODUCTION
2,000 btls - 166 cases/year

FOOD PAIRING
Grilled lamb, oven-roasted chicken.

VINIFICATION
Harvested, sorted by hand. Fermentation at 82°F, fiber-glass tanks.

VARIETALS

100% SYRAH
TECHNICAL SHEET