Description
The 1976 Crozes-Hermitage “Vignolan” selected by Pierre André is a rare, vintage French wine from the Northern Rhône Valley. It is a collector’s bottle that occasionally appears.
Wine Profile & Characteristics
- The Appellation: Crozes-Hermitage AOC primarily produces red wines made from the Syrah grape. This rustic variety features primary notes of blackberry, crushed violets, and cracked black pepper. [1, 2]
- The Negotiant: Pierre André was a well-known French négociant and producer—most famous for his Burgundy selections—who regularly selected, bottled, and distributed notable batches from other top regions like the Rhône.
- The Cuvée: “Vignolan” is a specific historic parcel, blend, or brand name under which this selection was released.
- The 1976 Vintage: This was an exceptionally hot, dry summer across France. While the heatwave yielded highly concentrated grapes
