Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $9.16Original €8.15≈ £6.88 | www.chapoutier.com ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Grenache, Syrah, Marselan and Mourvèdre
Drinking Window Ageing potential of 3–5 years
Classification AOP Costières de Nîmes
Region Costieres de Nimes
Soil Pebbles on a sandy-clay matrix that retains water reserves in the sunny mediterranean climate
Fermentation Vessels Concrete tanks
Production Details The grapes are harvested mechanically at night to limit juice oxidation and are fully destemmed. Fermentation takes place in concrete tanks at around 25°C with gentle daily pumping over; maceration lasts 3–4 weeks. Following malolactic fermentation, the wine matures in concrete vats for 6 months. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Garnet with bright tints; expressive red-fruit and sweet-spice aromas; a generous red-fruited palate with spice and liquorice on the finish and delicate, silky tannins
Food Pairing Pesto beef carpaccio with parmesan
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Mourvèdre
Classification Costières de Nîmes AC
Region Costieres de Nimes
Tasting Notes James Suckling, tasted/reported 16 April 2024: juicy, well-crafted and fruity, with aromas of dark cherries and currants
Producer Information
Website
Address
18 avenue du Docteur Paul Durand, 26600 Tain-l'Hermitage, France
Phone
+33 4 75 08 92 64
Email
Owner
Michel Chapoutier
Cellarmaster
Michel Chapoutier