{"product_id":"m-chapoutier-crozes-hermitage-les-meysonniers-2024","title":"M. Chapoutier Crozes Hermitage Les Meysonniers 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM. Chapoutier Crozes Hermitage Les Meysonniers\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003eorganic red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that fully reflects the identity of the M. Chapoutier winery. Made from Syrah grapes, it presents a deep and intense purplish-red colour. The bouquet is characterised by clear notes of red fruits, blackcurrant and raspberry, which blend harmoniously with delicate hints of violet. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003ebroad and rounded structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, culminating in a pleasant finish with notes of stewed fruit and vanilla. If decanted for about an hour, it shows excellent development and demonstrates an outstanding \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, able to rest in the cellar for ten to fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the Crozes-Hermitage area, in the heart of the \u003cstrong\u003eRhône Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, a renowned French region for Syrah cultivation. The vineyards, with an average age of at least twenty-five years, benefit from a southern exposure that ensures optimal ripening of the grapes thanks to ideal sunlight. The soil consists of a \u003cstrong\u003emixture of gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a draining and distinctive terrain that imparts aromatic precision and a solid structure to the taste profile of this important French red.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with meticulous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e, carried out only when the Syrah has reached perfect ripeness. In the winery, the vinification process involves careful \u003cstrong\u003epumping over in concrete vats\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fundamental technique for achieving a balanced extraction of colour and aromas. Subsequently, the wine matures for about twelve months through \u003cstrong\u003eageing in concrete\u003c\/strong\u003e, a deliberate choice to preserve the purity of the fruit and enhance the natural smoothness of the final sip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn from the passion of Michel Chapoutier, this \u003cstrong\u003eCrozes-Hermitage AOC\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the authentic winemaking tradition of the Rhône. The organic \u003cstrong\u003epure Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, grown on vines at least 25 years old, are hand-harvested at full ripeness. Traditional vinification and ageing for around twelve months in \u003cstrong\u003econcrete vats\u003c\/strong\u003e enhance its refined aromas of blackcurrant, raspberry and violet. On the palate, it reveals a broad and rounded structure, with a finish of stewed fruit and vanilla, awarded 92 points by James Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M. Chapoutier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47392085639339,"sku":"62186","price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-fi\/products\/m-chapoutier-crozes-hermitage-les-meysonniers-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}