M. Chapoutier : Le Pavillon 2017

A complex and elegant red wine from Ermitage

The estate

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

As a winemaker and merchant, Michel Chapoutier has managed to lead this family business to the top over the vintages. 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 Pavillon de M. Chapoutier is an Ermitage wine made from a plot of about 4 hectares that derives its uniqueness from its atypical geology, consisting of a thin layer of sediment resting on a granite subsoil. The grapes produced from this vineyard of old vines, averaging 65 years old, are recognized for their high quality.

Vinification and aging

Ensuring a low yield, these old vines are harvested manually, at the limit of overripeness. 100% destemming followed by vinification in concrete vats accompanied by one to two punch-downs per day to ensure optimal extraction. Maceration of 4 to 5 weeks. Made exclusively from a free-run wine, this parcel cuvée benefits from an aging of 18 to 20 months in oak barrels (including on average 30% new barrels). The clarification is natural.

Blend

Syrah (100%)

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 2017 Le Pavillon cuvée from M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Reserved in its youth, this Rhône Valley wine expresses its terroir of origin with power and elegance. As the tasting progresses, delicious notes of black fruits and graphite mingle with silky tannins.