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Producer
Chapoutier
Chapoutier
Chapoutier
Michel Chapoutier manages this exceptional estate, rich in history and tradition, in Rhone, where members of the Chapoutier family have been working since 1808. With the greatest respect for the natural balance and terroir, Michel is passionate about expressing the character of the soils in his wines. Their family motto ‘Fac et Spera’ – do and hope, says it all.
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Region
Rhone
Rhone
Rhone
The area is split into 2 parts that make very different wines; The Northern Rhone and the Southern Rhone, both parts are affected by the strong cold wind known as the mistral that blows intermittently throughout the region keeping the vineyards clear of mold, mildew, pests and frosts but sometimes causing damage to the vines. The Northern Rhone is smaller and has a continental climate with warm days and cool nights. The best vineyards are situated on the steep river banks of the Rhone river and produce complex, age worthy, terroir driven wines from single varietal Syrah. The most notable wines come from Cote Rotie, Hermitage and Cornas. Although the production is mostly red wine, there is excellent single varietal Viognier (Condrieu) produced as well as Marsanne and Roussanne blends. The Southern Rhone is vastly different, the valley flattens out and there is a huge range of terroir producing a range of different styles. The climate is hot and dry which yields ripe, fruit driven wines. There are numerous wines produced under various appellations from simple Cotes du Rhone (The grapes can come from anywhere in the Rhone) which is medium bodied wine with red fruit and spice character, Cotes du Rhone Villages which has a higher level of concentration and complexity. The 9 Cru Villages produce the best quality wines in the Southern Rhone, the most famous of these villages are Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras which are rich and full bodied with high alcohol levels. Several grape varieties are permitted and the wines are mostly blends that are dominated by Grenache with Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault playing supporting roles. A small percentage of white wine is produced from Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier and Clairette.
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Sub Region
Northern Rhone
Northern Rhone
Northern Rhone
Located in the vast Rhone Valley wine region, the northern Rhone is a famous French wine producing region whose northern point is just below the city of Lyon, and southern point around the town of Valence. Separated from the more prolific southern Rhone by the 45th parallel (and a gap of about 40 kilometres) the northern Rhone is responsible for less than 10 percent of the greater Rhone Valley output, but most of the focus is on premium quality wines. Wine made in the northern Rhone is typically red and almost exclusively produced from Syrah. Even though the output is small the three white wine varieties of the northern Rhone, Marsanne, Viognier and Roussanne, all play a part, either on their own or as a minor blending component in the Syrah. Historically the appellations of Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Cote-Rotie make the most highly regarded red wines of the northern Rhone, while Condrieu is a distinctive white wine appellation, making both sweet and dry wines from Viognier.
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Appellation
Cote-Rotie
Cote-Rotie
Cote-Rotie
The small appellation of Cote-Rotie is the northernmost in the northern Rhone, and one of the most exclusive. Located on the steep slopes around the town of Ampuis, the south-east aspect of the vineyards allows the vines to soak up the heat of the sun all day long, creating intensely flavoured grapes. In fact, Cote-Rotie translates as 'roasted slope', indicating the conditions the grapes enjoy in their warm vineyard sites. Soils transition between sandy limestone to brown, iron-rich sites which produce the longer-living, more structured wines. The Syrah grape is king, and the finely balanced, well-structured wines are allowed to have up to 20 percent Viognier added to them, which is used freely and brings elegance to the finished wines. The intensely fruited and peppery wines of Cote-Rotie are capable of long ageing and will develop sophisticated leathery, gamey aromas as they mature. Though not often cheap, the Syrah from Cote-Rotie is easily some of the best in the world.
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Grape Variety
Syrah
Syrah
Syrah
Syrah, most famously found growing in the northern Rhone Valley, is a dark-skinned grape capable of producing diverse wines of various flavours and styles. Typically known for its dark-berry fruit flavour and distinct black pepper aroma, Syrah wines age well, and develop complex flavours of leather, licorice and woody herbs. Outside of the Rhone, good examples of Syrah can be found in New Zealand, the United States and South America. Australia has a style of its own, famously known the world over as Shiraz.
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