Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $46.64Original €41.50≈ £35.06 | www.chapoutier.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Mainly Grenache; Syrah 15%
Drinking Window Drink now after slight decanting, or hold for 10–15 years
Classification AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Soil Low rhône terraces with ancient alluvium and rolled pebbles over cretaceous marl
Fermentation Vessels Small concrete vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The grapes were hand-harvested at optimum maturity. Vinification took place in small concrete vats with 30% whole grapes; indigenous-yeast fermentation used sulphur moderately and did not exceed 28°C. Maceration lasted 3–4 weeks with very limited intervention. The wine was aged approximately 20 months in unlined concrete vats. Recommended serving temperature is 15–17°C.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby; ripe fruit, spice, bitter cocoa, blackberry jelly and aromatic herbs; soft entry with velvety tannins, concentrated and complex palate, rich fruit, soft spice and dark chocolate finish
Food Pairing Vegetable tian with roasted new potatoes
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