M. Chapoutier : Les Greffieux 2021

The complexity and freshness of an Ermitage red wine

The estate

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

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 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

Les Greffieux by M. Chapoutier, named after the first owner of the plot, is a Ermitage wine produced in single varietal. The plot located at the foot of the Hermitage hill is made up of a terrace of glacial alluvium. This vineyard owes its uniqueness to its subsoil composed of deep clays, giving the wine finesse and aromatic richness, as well as rolled pebbles that restore heat and provide concentration and structure.

The vintage 

2021 is a vintage whose contrasting conditions between the northern and southern Rhône Valley have revealed the nuances and richness of each of these great terroirs. This vintage seduces with its finesse and its aromatic palette harmoniously combining complexity and elegance.

Blend

Syrah (100%). 

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 2021 Greffieux by M. Chapoutier 

Tasting

Nose
The nose blends floral fragrances (peony, bramble leaves) and fruity (blackcurrant).

Palate
Elegant and beautifully fresh, the palate seduces with its satin touch and its intense expression of wild fruits. Persistent, the finish reveals delicious smoky notes.