2024 Crozes Hermitage Blanc "Un Matin" Domaine Saint Clair

📌 Description

Crozes-Hermitage Blanc “Un Matin” 2024 – Domaine Saint Clair is a luminous and precise Northern Rhône white from a vintage marked by freshness and aromatic purity. The 2024 reveals a vibrant expression combining controlled roundness with mineral tension. This cuvée perfectly embodies the balance between generous fruit and structural freshness typical of great Crozes-Hermitage whites.

🍇 Grape Varieties

A blend dominated by Marsanne and Roussanne.

An expressive profile: fresh pear, white apricot, acacia blossom, almond, subtle honeyed notes, and delicate minerality.

🌍 Region / Country

Northern Rhône Valley – Crozes-Hermitage (France).

Soils of rolled pebbles and clay-limestone bring richness and freshness.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 10 and 12 °C (50–54 °F).

A brief decant may enhance complexity.

⏳ Ageing Potential

5 to 12 years.

• 2025–2028: vibrant freshness, pure fruit, lively tension.

• 2029–2036+: development toward honeyed and lightly buttery notes.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: pale yellow with golden highlights.

• Clarity: bright and crystalline.

• Legs: fine and regular.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: fresh and expressive.

• First nose: white fruits and flowers.

• Second nose: almond, light honey, mineral nuance.

👄 Palate

• Attack: lively and precise.

• Structure: balanced roundness supported by fresh tension.

• Dominant aromas: pear, apricot, white flowers, subtle honey.

• Overall balance: harmonious and elegant.

• Length: fresh, delicately saline finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Grilled or lightly sauced fish.

• Shellfish and crustaceans.

• Cream-based poultry dishes.

• Pressed cheeses.

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

A balanced and luminous Crozes-Hermitage white combining freshness, fruit, and delicate texture. An approachable yet refined cuvée.