M. Chapoutier : Neve 2021

Alluring, complex aromas and elegant, a fine Côte-Rôtie red wine by M. Chapoutier

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 brought 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 has over 350 hectares of vineyards in the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley region.

The vineyard

Neve 2021 by M. Chapoutier is a Côte-Rôtie wine that stems from a vineyard located on the hillside of the eponymous hamlet, in Ampuis. Enjoying an ideal south/south-east facing exposure, this terroir is unique in that its soil is composed of schist and mica schist and comprises a few seams of earth on the middle part of the hillside.

The vintage

2021 is a vintage during which the contrasting weather conditions between the northern and southern parts of the Rhône Valley revealed the nuances and richness of each of these fine terroirs. This vintage exudes an alluring finesse and its aromatic palette harmoniously blends complexity and elegance.

The blend

Syrah (100%)

M. Chapoutier’s Neve 2021: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

The colour of this wine reveals a beautiful depth.

Nose

Elegant, the nose gives off subtle smoky and spicy fragrances. When aerated, the bouquet becomes more complex and blends notes of black olive and wild berries.

Palate

A fresh attack gives way to a silky, intense and elegant mouth. The finish is complex and reveals delicious notes of wild strawberry and bacon.