M. Chapoutier Cornas Les Arènes 2018
The Cornas Les Arènes is part of Chapoutier's Prestige collection, a range of classic Grand Crus that reflect the true essence of their respective Rhône Valley appellations. Cornas is made from 100% hand-harvested Syrah grapes which are sourced from the Les Arènes vineyard, part of which is located on decomposing granite, known locally as “gore”, the other is on alluvial clay-limestone soil. This kind of soil produces powerful, meaty wines with good tannin, whilst the granite adds power and acidity to the wine. After vinification, maturation lasts for 14-16 months with 80% of the wine going into oak barrels (100% French) and the remaining 20% is aged in concrete tanks, which preserves the fruit and minerality. Intense red in colour Les Arènes Cornas displays ripe fruit aromas, raspberry and blackcurrant jams. On the palate blackberries, spices, morello cherry with dense and tight tannins and long satisfying finish.
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The Producer M. Chapoutier | Rhône Valley
With roots dating back to 1808, M. Chapoutier is one of the oldest companies in the Rhône Valley. Yet, its world renown and the quality of wine can truly be accredited to the arrival of Michel Chapoutier in 1990. His...
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M. Chapoutier Cornas Les Arènes 2018
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M. Chapoutier Saint-Joseph Les Granilites 2018
M. Chapoutier Condrieu Invitare 2017
The Region France | Northern Rhône
The Northern Rhône has a continental climate with harsh winters but warm summers. Its climate is influenced by the mistral wind, which brings colder air from the Massif Central. Consequently, the Northern Rhône is somewhat cooler than the Southern Rhône, which means that...
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M. Chapoutier Petite Ruche Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2018
M. Chapoutier Petite Ruche Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2017
Ferraton Père et Fils Saint Joseph La Source Rouge 2016
Ferraton Père et Fils Crozes Hermitage Les Pichères 2017
M. Chapoutier Saint-Joseph Les Granilites 2018
Maison Tardieu-Laurent Crozes Hermitage Vieilles Vignes 2018
Domaine Courbis Saint Joseph Les Royes 2017
M. Chapoutier Cornas Les Arènes 2018
M. Chapoutier Condrieu Invitare 2017
Cuilleron Condrieu La Petite Côte 2019
The Primary Grape Wine By Grape Variety | Syrah / Shiraz
The name Syrah is derived from Shiraz (the grape name adopted by Australia) and is a black grape variety that makes dark, spicy red wines in many countries. The wines from this grape...