Domaine des Entrefaux
Crozes-Hermitage (Rhône Valley)

The Estate
Domaine des Entrefaux, located in the small village of Mercurol, was once part of the local cooperative at the beginning of the century. The owners, Charles Tardy and his son Francois, decided to produce wine under their own label in 1979. They currently grow grapes and walnuts. 


Fran Kysela with Francois and Charles Tardy, January 2008


Guillaume Pourtalet, Francois Tardy and Fran Kysela


Tain l'Hermitage Chapel - January 2006 French Trip

The Vineyard
 They farm 25 hectares (61.75 acres) of vines: 21 hectares of Syrah and 4 hectares of Marsanne. The yield is a small 40 hectoliters/hectare with average vine age of 30 years old. The vineyards lie in Mercurol thought to be the best location for Crozes-Hermitage. The grapes are hand harvested, 100% de-stemmed, classic fermentation and then 12 months of aging in barrels from one to three years of age.

The Wines 



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#F0EE176001SYL
UPC code: 7 84585 00046 3

2006 Domaine des Entrefaux, Crozes-Hermitage 12/750ml
100% Syrah. 
The soil is made of rocks, pebble stones and clay.
 Aged 1/3 in oak barrel, 1/3 in foudre, 1/3 in tank.
Deep ruby red color. Complex nose of fruits and spices, mineral notes. Round and unctuous on the palate, fresh and well balanced. Fine and chalky tannins. Ripe red fruit flavors, smoky and tarry characters.

"Ruby-red. Cherry and plum on the nose, with hints of licorice and dark chocolate adding interest. Plump and juicy, with moderately concentrated dark berry flavors and gentle tannins. Supple, persistent and easy to drink."
- Tanzer's Intenational Wine Cellar (Jan. 09), 88 pts


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UPC code: 7 84585 00264 1

2006 Domaine des Entrefaux, Crozes-Hermitage 12/375ml

 National Retail Price: $18.99 / bottle


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UPC code: 7 84585 00046 3

2005 Domaine des Entrefaux, Crozes-Hermitage 12/750ml
"Aged 1/3 in oak barrel, 1/3 in foudre, 1/3 in tank.
A solid core of blackberry and plum fruit is supported by notes of iron, tobacco and tar, with nice grip on the finish. Should open up nicely with short-term cellaring. Drink now through 2011." —J.M., Wine Spectator (July 2007), 90 pts
National Retail Price: $24.95 / bottle