Christelle Betton<\/a>, a talented winemaker who tends her vines just downslope from the noble hill of Hermitage.<\/p>\n‘Espi\u00e8gle’ indeed means mischievous in French. And who doesn’t want a little levity, a healthy dose of fun, when all around we’re required to be so serious, so much of the time?<\/p>\n
Granted, upholding the traditions of three generations of vine growers is nothing to scoff at — but Christelle also loves to have fun, too. Stomping grapes to the rhythms of Latin jazz? Chez Betton, it’s all in a day’s “work.”<\/p>\n
Our selections from Christelle’s cellar are all about pure Syrah fruit — ripe, tangy, refined — a flood of summer berries, violet aromas, baking spices. Tannins are silky, providing just enough grip; these are gorgeous wines that are juicy, suave and oh-so easy to drink.<\/p>\n
We are very excited about our new partnership with Domaine Christelle Betton<\/strong>, and are looking forward to introducing her whole range of northern Rh\u00f4ne gems to you in the coming months!<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider admin_label=”Divider” show_divider=”off” color=”#ffffff” divider_style=”solid” divider_position=”top” height=”5″ hide_on_mobile=”on” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”justified” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n
Crozes-Hermitage Rouge ‘Espi\u00e8gle’<\/strong>
\n\u2018Espi\u00e8gle\u2019 means mischievous in French; this young-vine pure Syrah is certainly that. Fruity, teasing and lively, with a succulent core of red and black fruits. Aged in older French oak barrels for one year.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Crozes-Hermitage Rouge ‘Caprice’<\/strong>
\n\u2018Caprice\u2019 means whim in French, and could describe the feelings of a passionate winemaker as she guides her vines through the challenges and often heartaches of each vintage. A selection of the estate\u2019s oldest vines, this pure Syrah wine is raised in older French oak barrels for one year. Licorice, cocoa, candied violets; black fruits and pepper.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Crozes-Hermitage Blanc ‘Elixir’<\/strong>
\nA 100% Marsanne wine, selected from vines planted in 1985. Aged in older French oak barrels for eight months. White flowers, citrus; full-bodied, silky and long. A gorgeous white with verve, perfect for an aperitif or with soft-rind French cheese.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/www.northberkeleyimports.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/BETTON_espiegle_web.jpg” alt=”vesselle oeil de perdrix” title_text=”vesselle oeil de perdrix” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” use_overlay=”off” \/][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/www.northberkeleyimports.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/BETTON_caprice_web.jpg” alt=”vesselle oeil de perdrix” title_text=”vesselle oeil de perdrix” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” use_overlay=”off” \/][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/www.northberkeleyimports.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/BETTON_elixir_web.jpg” alt=”vesselle oeil de perdrix” title_text=”vesselle oeil de perdrix” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” use_overlay=”off” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” padding_mobile=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” global_module=”2353″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_post_nav admin_label=”Post Navigation” global_parent=”2353″ in_same_term=”off” hide_prev=”off” hide_next=”off” use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#d46d32″ border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”5px|5px|5px|5px” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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