M. Chapoutier
Crozes Hermitage Les Meysonniers 2024
| Denomination | AOC Crozes-Hermitage |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Rhone Valley (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Aging | Aged mainly in concrete vats for about 12 months |
- Name and vintage: Crozes-Hermitage AOC 2023, Rhône Valley, France
- Grape variety and style: Organic still red wine, 100% Syrah, 12.5% vol
- Vinification and ageing: Hand-picked, pump-overs, 12 months in concrete vats
- Sensory profile: Notes of red fruits, blackcurrant, raspberry, violet and a vanilla finish
- Serving and awards: Decant for 1 hour, serve at 16-18°C; 92 pts James Suckling, 89 Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
M. Chapoutier Crozes Hermitage Les Meysonniers is an organic red wine 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 broad and rounded structure, 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 ageing potential, able to rest in the cellar for ten to fifteen years.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Crozes-Hermitage area, in the heart of the Rhône Valley, 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 mixture of gravel, a draining and distinctive terrain that imparts aromatic precision and a solid structure to the taste profile of this important French red.
How it is produced
Production begins with meticulous manual harvesting, carried out only when the Syrah has reached perfect ripeness. In the winery, the vinification process involves careful pumping over in concrete vats, a fundamental technique for achieving a balanced extraction of colour and aromas. Subsequently, the wine matures for about twelve months through ageing in concrete, a deliberate choice to preserve the purity of the fruit and enhance the natural smoothness of the final sip.
History and Curiosities
Born from the passion of Michel Chapoutier, this Crozes-Hermitage AOC embodies the authentic winemaking tradition of the Rhône. The organic pure Syrah grapes, grown on vines at least 25 years old, are hand-harvested at full ripeness. Traditional vinification and ageing for around twelve months in concrete vats 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.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1808
This now forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos and our team strives to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer. Read more
| Name | M. Chapoutier Crozes Hermitage Les Meysonniers 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Crozes-Hermitage AOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Vendor | M. Chapoutier |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the passion of Michel Chapoutier, this Crozes-Hermitage AOC embodies the authentic winemaking tradition of the Rhône. The organic pure Syrah grapes, grown on vines at least 25 years old, are hand-harvested at full ripeness. Traditional vinification and ageing for around twelve months in concrete vats 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. |
| Origin | Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône Valley, France |
| Soil composition | Gravel mixture |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; traditional vinification with pumping over in concrete tanks |
| Wine making | Hand-harvested grapes at full ripeness; traditional vinification with pumping over in concrete tanks and ageing mainly in concrete tanks for about 12 months. |
| Aging | Aged mainly in concrete vats for about 12 months |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |