Domaine Belle is a family estate on the left bank of the Rhône. In 1990, Albert and Philippe (his son) decided to create the estate in Larnage. Philippe and Magali (his wife) are now joined by their children, Guillaume and Valentin, thus perpetuating the family legacy. The estate farms 38 hectares of vines certified in organic agriculture. The ‘Terres Blanches de Larnage’ are a distinctive geological feature and an ingredient of our singularity. The diversity of the soils that make up our vineyards: kaolin (china clay), granite soils and rounded pebbles represent an invaluable asset for the estate.
Hermitage rouge
Cuvée Name: Red
Production Origin: Tain l'Hermitage (Les Murets vineyard)
Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
Yield: 31 hl/ha
Terroir: Permeable sandy-pebbly limestone soil
Viticulture: Organic fertilization, natural pest control, short pruning, leaf thinning, hand harvesting. Vineyard in organic conversion.
Vinification: Traditional vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, without destemming, daily pump-overs and punch-downs, final warm maceration, 5-week fermentation with indigenous yeasts.
Aging: Entirely in oak barrels for 26 months, with 50% new and 50% one-year-old barrels.