M. Chapoutier : Croix de Bois 2022

A complex and silky red wine from Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The estate

Established since 1808 in Tain-L’Hermitage, the House of M. Chapoutier today embodies the elite of the greatest names in Rhône Valley wines.

Vineyard owner and merchant, Michel Chapoutier has managed over the vintages to lead this family business to the top. The wines of Maison Chapoutier are recognized for their refinement and high quality by the most discerning connoisseurs beyond borders. A man of many hats, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by American critic Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken up the torch of this iconic house, overseeing a vineyard of over 350 hectares across the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley.

The vineyard

A reference among the wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this Croix de Bois 2022 from M. Chapoutier is made from vineyards planted on soils composed of rolled quartzite pebbles and sandy red clay.

The vintage

The year 2022 in the Rhône Valley is marked by a particularly hot and dry summer, offset by salvific rains as the harvest approached. Despite these extreme conditions, this brighter than solar vintage seduces with its balance, its aromatic brilliance, and its complexity, suggesting an exceptional aging potential.

Blend

Grenache (100%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Croix de Bois 2022 cuvée from M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Nose
Intense, the nose beautifully combines notes of crushed red fruits and candied orange peel with a touch of rose water.

Palate
The palate seduces with its silky touch and elegance. Tannins of rare finesse stretch to a finish with suave aromas of candied citrus zest and dried flowers.