M. Chapoutier : Lieu-Dit Saint-Pierre 2023

Characteristics and tasting advice for M. Chapoutier's Lieu-Dit Saint-Pierre 2023

Tasting

Color
Of intense brilliance, the color sports a purple hue with garnet reflections.

Nose
Indulgent and expressive, the nose opens up to aromas of ripe red fruits, enhanced by spices and a delicate note of fig leaf.

Palate
Ample and structured, the palate seduces with fresh and silky tannins. Spicy nuances intertwine with a subtle touch of cedar, bringing elegance and depth.

Service

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve this wine between 14°C and 16°C.

Storage

This wine can be stored in the cellar until 2040.

A lively and creamy Red wine from the Rhône Valley

The property

Established since 1808 in Tain-L’Hermitage, the House of M. Chapoutier today embodies the elite of the greatest names in Rhône Valley wines.

Vineyard owner and merchant, Michel Chapoutier has managed to lead this family business to the top over the vintages. The wines of Maison Chapoutier are recognized for their refinement and high quality by the finest connoisseurs beyond borders. A man of many hats, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by American critic Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken over the torch of this iconic house, overseeing a vineyard of over 350 hectares across the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley.

The vineyard

Lieu-dit Saint-Pierre 2020 is a Cornas wine from vines planted on a granitic and clayey terroir facing southeast, located on the heights of the appellation at 400 meters altitude.

Vinification and aging

The harvest is destemmed before undergoing a 10-day fermentation in concrete vats. Maceration lasts between 4 and 5 weeks.

Blend

Syrah (100%).