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M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage "Les Varonniers" Rouge 2013
M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage "Les Varonniers" Rouge 2013
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Varietal
Syrah
Region
France
Alcohol
13.0%
Overview
Only 500 cases are produced annually of this cuvée. Les Varonniers, whose name results from the contraction of the two vineyard sites from which its grapes originate exhibits aromas of very ripe red fruit and black currant, followed by raspberry, then licorice, with vanilla and jam at the finish.
Aging
100% of the wine is matured in oak casks for 14 to 18 months.
Fermentation
Hand harvested. Vinification in small, closed concrete vats. Fermentation is very long and lasts about 5 weeks.
Winemaker
Michel Chapoutier
Tasting Notes
Style
Bold, Fruit Forward, Full Bodied
Flavor
Anise, Black Currant, Raspberry, Vanilla
Aroma
Very ripe red fruit and blackcurrant dominate, followed by raspberry, then liquorice.
Taste
Only 500 cases are produced annually of this cuvée. Les Varonniers, whose name results from the contraction of the two vineyard sites from which its grapes originate exhibits aromas of very ripe red fruit and black currant, followed by raspberry, then licorice, with vanilla and jam at the finish.