2023 Frédéric Pierro, Crozes-Hermitage ‘Passe Temps’ Rouge

A fresh and elegant take on northern Rhône Syrah, ‘Passe Temps’ is all about finesse over force. Frédéric Pierro—formerly of Domaine du Colombier—crafts this wine from organically farmed vines on the granite slopes of Crozes-Hermitage. Vinified with whole clusters and minimal intervention, it’s a vibrant, perfumed red that balances dark berry fruit, black olive, and cracked pepper with silky tannins and a whisper of smoke.

Playful in name (a “pastime” worth savoring), this wine is serious in quality—bright, pure, and full of northern Rhône soul. Serve with a chill for maximum joy.