M. Chapoutier : Domaine Terlato et Chapoutier "Saddleback" 2023

Characteristics and tasting advice for Domaine Terlato and Chapoutier "Saddleback" 2023 by M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Nose
Intense and captivating, the nose opens with delicate floral notes of violet, enhanced by smoky nuances that bring depth and character.

Palate
From the attack, the palate displays a beautiful honesty before revealing a saline, round and generous texture. The finish, long and persistent, blossoms on aromas of blackcurrant and spices, extending the elegance of the tasting.

The richness and elegance of an Australian red wine

The property

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

Vineyard owner 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.

Over the vintages, Maison M. Chapoutier has developed its expertise within vineyards in Alsace, Roussillon as well as in Australia.

The vineyard

Domaine Terlato and Chapoutier "Saddleback" 2021 by M. Chapoutier is a wine from Pyrenees, an appellation located in the heart of the province of Victoria in Australia. The vineyard is planted on a terroir composed of siltite, quartz as well as layers of red and yellow podzol.

The vintage

Generous and late, 2021 is a vintage whose combination of cool temperatures and rains during the summer have revealed, after many years of drought, the elegance, finesse and balance of the great Australian terroirs.

Blend

Syrah (100%).