The Dumaine family has resided at Larnage since 1650. Olivier and Maryline Dumaine work ancient vines resulting in low yields, and thus in beautifully dense, yet balanced wines.

The name of this wine comes from the legend that wine-growers used to leave a glass and a bottle of wine for passing pilgrims to quench their thirst.

This Crozes-Hermitage wine comes from over 50-year-old Syrah vines. The grapes are destemmed and the wine is made in closed tanks for at least 21 days. The wine ages in barrel for at least 10 months. Compliments chicken, stews and roasted or grilled red meat. Also a good choice with cold meats.

Crozes Hermitage lies in the northern Rhone wine region of France. The appellation is the largest in the northern Rhone.