Hahn - GSM - 2017 - Le Baroudeur du Vin

GSM 2017

HAHN

22,50 €

An inspiration from blends from the southern Rhône Valley

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UNITED STATES

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Vin Red

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14.5%

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5-10 years

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69% Grenache, 29% Syrah and 2% Mourvèdre

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It is a partner of choice to accompany a cuisine full of flavors, such as couscous or a tagine. It will also be suitable with a beef tartare with black pepper, a plate of Pata Negra or an Iberian paella.

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The founder, Nicky Hahn, grew up speaking German. In its native language, the word " Hahn " means rooster, which is why a representation of this bird has always adorned the label of the house's wines. This cuvée is an inspiration from the wines of the Rhône Valley of southern France, where Grenache , Syrah and Mourvèdre are among the most popular grape varieties. The grapes come from vineyards in the Santa Lucia and Arroyo Seco highlands. The sophisticated blend, made each year between these 3 grape varieties, is aged for 11 months in oak barrels, 40% of which are new. The wine is expressed through generous aromas of strawberry liqueur , raspberry , blueberry , blackcurrant , cinnamon , tobacco and white pepper . On the palate, the tantalizing flavors of red berries are enhanced by a broad, rich mid-palate and a fine, delicate finish.

Where are we traveling?

California If 50 American states produce wine, Californian production alone represents approximately 85% of the country's production, making this state the 4th largest producer in the world behind Italy, France and Spain. The climate is strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean which at this latitude is a cold ocean. The wine-growing regions located near the Pacific have an oceanic climate becoming Mediterranean the further inland you go from the ocean and it becomes more continental near the Sierra Nevada. Bays and openings to the sea, such as San Pablo Bay, act as thermal regulators on viticulture, particularly in Napa and Sonoma Valley. The sub-region: Central Coast Stretching approximately 280 miles (450 km), the Central Coast region covers some of California's most famous AVAs outside of Napa and Sonoma counties, including Paso Robles, Chalone, the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Santa Maria Valley. The region's rugged, mountainous topography was caused by years of tectonic change, and the famous San Andreas Fault cuts off much of the AVA from the rest of the United States. The Santa Lucia Mountains, Galiban Range, and Santa Cruz Mountains all pass through this part of California and greatly influence the terroir of the Central Coast wine growing areas.

The little history of the country

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In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...). In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public. Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.

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