Les Alexandrins Crozes Hermitage Les Chaflans 2022

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Winery: Domaine Les Alexandrins

Country / Region: France
/ Northern Rhone – Cornas

Date Winery was
established: 2009

Grape Variety: Syrah

Year the vintage was
first released: 2018

Alcohol / Volume: 13.5% /
750ml

Ratings: Pending

Good to Know: Domaine Les Alexandrins is a Northern Rhône estate founded in 2009 by viticulturist Alexandre Caso and winemaker Guillaume Sorrel, later joined by Nicolas Jaboulet in 2015. Together, they focus on producing terroir-driven wines from 12 hectares of old-vine Syrah in Crozes-Hermitage and Saint-Joseph, some of which are over 70 years old. The vineyards are farmed sustainably, and the winemaking follows traditional methods—hand harvesting, cold maceration, gentle extraction, and ageing in used barrels—to preserve purity and elegance. Their wines, particularly the Crozes-Hermitage, are known for their finesse, vibrant fruit, and refined structure, reflecting the combined heritage and expertise of three Rhône wine families.

Les Alexandrins Crozes-Hermitage “Les Chaflans” 2022 is a pure Syrah sourced from a 4-hectare site within the appellation, where sandy-clay soils mixed with rolled pebbles yield wines of notable expression and finesse. The grapes were hand-harvested early in the morning to preserve vibrancy, then 70% were destemmed and given a short cold maceration before a 20-day fermentation using a combination of punch-downs and pump-overs. The wine was matured for 12 months in two-year-old demi-muids and barriques, allowing subtle oak character without overpowering the fruit. Deep purple in color, it offers intense aromas of dark and red berries with hints of smoke and spice, while the palate reveals a rich core of fruit supported by refined tannins and a long, balanced finish. This vintage shows excellent freshness and structure, making it a versatile match for grilled meats, hearty stews, or spiced dishes, with strong potential for aging.