Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $48.94Original €43.55≈ £36.79 | www.chapoutier.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $49.48Original CHF 40.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Cornas
Soil Decomposed granite in les reynards and a high-altitude terroir in saint-pierre
Orientation Les Reynards: South-Facing Slopes; Saint-Pierre: High-Altitude Site
Fermentation Vessels Small concrete vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The grapes were hand harvested at optimum maturity and destemmed before vinification in small concrete vats. Fermentation used indigenous yeasts and a moderate amount of sulphur; maceration lasted 3–4 weeks. Maturation was entirely in casks and small wooden barrels for approximately 16–18 months, with 10% new barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 15–17°C.
Tasting Notes Deep, almost black red; graphite, black-fruit jelly, laurel, cedar and fig leaf; full-bodied with velvety tannins, freshness, power, spice, ripe black fruit and soot notes
Food Pairing Marinated pork ribs with a wok of colorful vegetables
Vintages
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Syrah
Drinking Window 10–15 years
Region Cornas
Soil Decomposed granite known locally as gore, Across les reynards, Mazard and saint-pierre
Orientation Les Reynards: South-Facing Granite Slopes; Mazard: East-Facing Slope; Saint-Pierre: High-Lying Site
Fermentation Vessels Unlined concrete tanks
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details The grapes were harvested by hand and destemmed. Traditional vinification included a ten-day fermentation in unlined concrete tanks followed by 4–5 weeks of maceration. Malolactic fermentation took place in Burgundy barrels, 20% of which were new, followed by 16–18 months of ageing.
Tasting Notes Deep black with purple highlights; graphite, black-fruit jelly, laurel, cedar and fig leaf; broad and full-bodied with velvety tannins, spice, ripe black fruit and soot notes
Food Pairing Beef and vegetable skewers marinated in pesto
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $49.48Original CHF 40.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
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