M. Chapoutier Banyuls Traditionnel 2012 - 500mL -
(Roussillon, France)
Regular price $34.00 Sale price $24.99 Save $9.01
About the Winery:
The name Chapoutier occupies a storied place in the history of the Rhône Valley, beginning 1808, when the family first settled in the Rhône Valley. Throughout the 19th century and well into the next, M. CHAPOUTIER and its eponymous winery grew steadily, producing wine from esteemed vineyard sites such as Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. However, 1990 was a watershed moment for the winery, with the arrival of Michel Chapoutier. Under his leadership, the maverick winemaker established bold initiatives. For example, the introduction of Single Vineyard Selection that express the unique terroir of a site, or wine labels embossed in braille for the visually impaired. In each instance, Michel’s decisions were, and continue to be, driven by a deep respect for the soil, climate, and his fellow human beings.
About the wine:
Grape varieties: Grenache noir
Harvest: The crop is hand-harvested when grapes are very ripe.
Vinification: The grapes are destemmed and crushed. The maceration is long with an addition of alcohol to favour the extraction of aromas and tannins.
Ageing: The wine is aged for 8 months in vat in a reducing environment. After bottling, and before its release for sale, the wine undergoes another 3 months’ ageing.
Soil: Terraced vineyards on old mica-schist from the Primary era.
16% Alc by Vol
Ratings and Reviews:
Wine Enthusiast:
"Medium-intense notes of black plum, currant and cherry swirl in the bouquet, with supporting tones of wood spice and fudge. It's young and somewhat gripping now, with firmly structured tannins and full black-fruit flavors that linger long on the close. Try after 2018." - Lauren Buzzeo