M. Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie Neve is sourced from a steep single vineyard on schist and gneiss and ranks among the rarest parcel wines of the domaine. Planted entirely to syrah, the site yields grapes of great aromatic purity and tension. The bouquet reveals red and black berries, violets, iron and charcoal notes, with hints of smoked meat and graphite. On the palate Neve is compact, vertical and precise, with chiselled, fine-grained tannins and a cool, mineral core. The long, savoury, slightly saline finish makes it a demanding but rewarding partner for beef, lamb, game and richly flavoured stews.
In Northern Rhône, the Maison M. Chapoutier has shaped the Côtes du Rhône Nord since 1808—then rewrote its modern chapter in 1990 when Michel Chapoutier took the helm. Biodynamic farming, living soils and meticulous parcel work define their steep slopes from Hermitage to Saint‑Joseph and Cornas, on granite, rolled stones and clay‑limestone seams....
The Great Vertical Tasting: A wine through the mirror of time.
Anyone who compares wine across several vintages discovers its development in a particularly impressive way. A vertical tasting reveals how style, maturity, structure and aromas change over time – and helps to find the right vintage for personal taste or a special occasion.
The grape variety: Syrah / Shiraz
Syrah, also called Shiraz, is a dark-skinned red grape known for blackberry, plum, pepper, smoke, spice and firm structure. It ranges from elegant Rhône styles to rich Australian Shiraz.
It pairs with lamb, beef, venison, barbecue, sausages, mushrooms, olives and hard cheese. A bold, savoury red for lovers of depth and spice.
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