M. Chapoutier : Les Varonniers 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Les Varonniers 2022 cuvée from M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Nose
Both lively and complex, the nose expresses itself with intensity, revealing deep aromas of black fruits, enhanced by spicy notes of pepper, graphite and a captivating touch of incense.

Palate
Ample and generous, the palate seduces with its density and the elegance of its silky tannins. The tasting ends on a finish of beautiful freshness, extending the pleasure with finesse.

A lively and ample red wine from the Rhône Valley

The property

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

Vine grower 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 ratings awarded by American critic Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken over 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 Varonniers from M. Chapoutier is a Crozes-Ermitage wine made from old Syrah vines, planted on south-west facing granite slopes at the end of the Hermitage hill.

Blend

Syrah (100%).