Chapoutier - Côte-Rôtie - Neve - Red - 2021

Wine:

A limited-production single-vineyard cuvée, the 2021 Côte-Rôtie Neve Red is a pure Syrah from a distinctive hillside terroir of schist and mica-schist soils in the village of Ampuis, facing south to southeast. This wine strikes a rare balance of structure and finesse, delivering deep, focused aromas of dark berries, graphite, and black pepper. The palate is finely sculpted, precise, and remarkably pure — a standout expression of this exceptional site.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, 100% destemmed. Vinification in raw concrete tanks, alcoholic fermentation using indigenous yeasts, wine stays on the skins for 4 to 5 weeks with regular pumping over at the start of maceration, then some punching down and work on the lees over the last 3 weeks of maceration. Aged in Burgundy barrels of 228 litres, 25% to 30% of which are new, for 14 to 18 months depending on the vintage.

Certified organic and biodynamic wine.

Color:

A deep, dark red of great intensity.

Nose:

Intense aromas of black fruit mixed with notes of violet and bramble leaf and accents of graphite and pepper.

Palate:

A finely sculpted and precise palate, showcasing perfectly ripe flavours of fruit. This wine offers a fresh, flavorful, and impeccably pure expression, leading into a long, lingering saline finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Quail with grapes, venison in Grand Veneur sauce, duck with ceps.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2034, and no longer for enthusiasts.

An undisputed star of the Rhône Valley, Michel Chapoutier commands a phenomenal portfolio of crus. A visionary winemaker and one of the early champions of biodynamic viticulture, he has earned worldwide acclaim for his instinctive approach and unwavering pursuit of greatness. His wines are remarkably consistent, each one offering a pure and accomplished expression of its terroir.

From Hermitage to Cornas and Côte-Rôtie, his labels remain benchmarks — the gold standard within these iconic appellations.