M. Chapoutier : Les Varonniers 2020

A complex and beautifully powerful Crozes-Ermitage red wine

The estate

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

As a winemaker 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 finest 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

The Varonniers 2021 from M. Chapoutier is a Crozes-Ermitage wine made from old Syrah vines, planted on granite slopes facing southwest at the end of the Hermitage hill.

Vinification and aging

Vinification in small concrete vats. Maceration for nearly a month. Exclusive use of runoff wine. The aging of 14 to 18 months is carried out 100% in oak barrels, including a percentage of new barrels.

Blend

Syrah (100%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Les Varonniers 2020 cuvée from M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Color
The color is a beautiful dark garnet.

Nose
The nose combines fruity fragrances (red fruits, blackcurrant and raspberry) with delicious licorice notes.

Palate
The palate seduces with its density and powerful tannins. Persistent, the finish exhales jammy and vanilla aromas.