M. Chapoutier : Croix de Bois 2020

A fruity and delicate Châteauneuf-du-Pape red wine

The estate

Established since 1808 in Tain-L'Hermitage, M. Chapoutier is an elite reference among fine Rhône Valley wines today.

Winemaker and wine merchant, Michel Chapoutier has successfully elevated this family-owned business to the very top. The wines by Maison Chapoutier are renowned by the finest connoisseurs from all around the world for their refinement and high quality. A man of many talents, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by the American critic, Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken over the running of this iconic house, which comprises over 350 hectares of vineyards in the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley region.

The vineyard

Croix de Bois 2020 is a Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine made from vineyards planted on the appellation’s typical soils, composed of rolled quartzite pebbles and red sandy clay.

Vinification and ageing

The hand-picked grapes are rigorously sorted before vinification in closed concrete vats. Total destemming. Vatting for 3 weeks. Exclusive use of free-run wine. Aged in vats for 14 to 16 months.

The blend

Grenache (100%).

M. Chapoutier’s Croix de Bois 2020: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

This wine reveals a beautiful red colour.

Nose

The nose is intensely fruity, blending notes of black fruit and blackberry jam.

Palate

Ample and unctuous, the palate stands out due to its fine tannins and its structure.