Chapoutier - IGP Collines Rhodaniennes - Bituit et Maximus - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

Fresh and light, the 2021 Red Bituit et Maximus Collines Rhodaniennes IGP is a wine to be savored. Its delicate aromas of fruit, its notes of violet, and slight smoky touches make up a delicate wine, with crisp flavors fruit and delicate tannins. A red wine that is already ready to drink with charcuterie or a shallot steak. Rated 91/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested and mechanical, vinification in concrete tanks with temperature control. Maceration for 3 weeks with gentle extraction.
Aged for 10 months in concrete tanks.

Color:

Bright red, of good intensity, with carmine-violine reflections.

Nose:

Fresh and light, marked by slightly smoky aromas and notes of violet.

Palate:

Fresh and delicious, this delicate wine will charm you thanks to its simplicity, its lightness and its fine tannins.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Board of artisanal cured meats, braised or grilled meats, Toulouse sausage, cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2024.

Renowned winemaker, at the head of one of the most esteemed estates of the Rhone Valley region, Michel Chapoutier presides over a phenomenal collection of Crus. His talent as a winemaker and his unique knowledge of the vineyard enables him to find the best terroirs for his wines. Of amazing consistency throughout each vintage, his wines are beautiful representations of their appellations. 

We never get tired of the inventiveness of this "terroir hunter", and are once again thrilled by this demonstration: two single-variety wines that are captivating and utterly delicious!