Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2016 / 750ml | ≈ $337.13Original €300.00≈ £253.42 | www.chapoutier.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2008 / 750ml | ≈ $132.96Original CHF 109.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Ermitage
Region Hermitage
Soil High rhône terraces with rounded pebbles and loess over a deep clay base
Orientation South-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Small concrete tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested at maturity and destemmed before fermentation in small concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts and moderate sulfur use. Maceration lasts 3–4 weeks. The wine is matured entirely in barrels and small casks for approximately 18 months, with 15% new oak.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet with youthful purple highlights; dark fruit, smoke, spices, cedar and minty freshness; velvety, savory and creamy, with jammy fruit, mild spices and smoked-charcuterie notes on the persistent finish
Food Pairing Beef, game and cheeses
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Vintages
1998 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Ermitage
Region Hermitage
Soil High terraces of rounded pebbles and clay on the méal hillside
Fermentation Vessels Small cement vat
Pressing Method Only Free-Run Juice Used
Production Details Hand-harvested at maturity from vines described as about 50 years old. The crop is totally destemmed and vinified in a small cement vat; high-temperature maceration is used for extraction, and only free-run juice enters the wine. Maturation lasts 14–18 months in new or one-year-old casks, followed by natural clarification.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet with youthful purple highlights; ripe fruit and smoky aromas; powerful, velvety tannins and blackberry jam
Food Pairing Beef, game and cheeses
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2001 / 3000ml | ≈ $1,791.77Original CHF 1,480.97 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2011 / 750ml | ≈ $276.33Original CHF 228.40 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2015 / — | ≈ $594.04Original CHF 491.00 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2008 / 750ml | ≈ $132.96Original CHF 109.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2016 / 750ml | ≈ $270.28Original CHF 223.40 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
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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