Domaine Rousset Crozes-Hermitage is a textbook Northern Rhône Syrah from a respected family estate working on the slopes around the legendary hill of Hermitage. Crozes-Hermitage is the most generous of the Northern Rhône appellations, surrounding Hermitage itself and producing wines that capture the soul of Rhône Syrah at far more accessible prices. Made from 100% Syrah grown on a mix of granite and gravel-limestone soils that yield wines of remarkable complexity. The nose opens with vivid black pepper, blackberry, ripe plum, smoked meat, violet, and the unmistakable thread of olive tapenade and warm spice that defines great Northern Rhône Syrah. On the palate, the wine is medium-to-full bodied with juicy dark fruit, savory acidity, supple tannins, and a long, peppery finish that's textbook Crozes-Hermitage. Aged thoughtfully in oak to integrate without dominating the fruit. Pair it with grilled lamb, beef ribs, herb-crusted pork, charcuterie, or boeuf bourguignon for a perfect Rhône Valley match. Honest, expressive, and unmistakably Northern Rhône.