M. Chapoutier : Domaine de Cambrien "La Pléïade" 2019

The minerality and precision of an Australian red wine signed M. Chapoutier

The property

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

Vinegrower and merchant, Michel Chapoutier has managed over the vintages to lead this family business to the top. The wines of the 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.

Over the vintages, the M. Chapoutier house has developed its know-how within vineyards in Alsace, Roussillon as well as in Australia.

The vineyard

Produced since 2002, the Domaine de Cambrien "La Pléiade" by M. Chapoutier is a Heathcote wine, an appellation located in the heart of the province of Victoria in Australia. The vineyard is planted on an exceptionally rare terroir, as it is made up of virgin red soil dating from the Cambrian era.

The wine

Resulting from the meeting between Michel and Corinne Chapoutier and Ron and Elva Laughton, this Australian wine "La Pléiade'' is the culmination of an ambitious project. Passionate about biodynamic farming, they join forces to make this land, located on a clay fault, a true terroir with a unique signature.

Vinification and aging

The grapes are hand-picked, delicately destemmed and then vinified for 6 weeks in open concrete vats with the addition of indigenous yeasts. After a light pressing, the wine is aged in new French barrels for 12 months.

Blend

Syrah (100%)

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Domaine de Cambrien "La Pléiade" 2019 by M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Color
The color is a beautiful magenta.

Nose
The nose mixes fruity (small red fruits) and spicy aromas.

Palate
The palate seduces with its elegance and power. As the tasting progresses, the palate exudes a rare minerality and precision.

Food and wine pairings

This Australian wine pairs ideally with lamb or beef.