M. Chapoutier Banyuls Traditionnel 2012 - 500mL (Roussillon, France) - [WA 92]
M. Chapoutier Banyuls Traditionnel 2012 - 500mL (Roussillon, France) - [WA 92]
M. Chapoutier Banyuls Traditionnel 2012 - 500mL (Roussillon, France) - [WA 92]
M. Chapoutier Banyuls Traditionnel 2012 - 500mL (Roussillon, France) - [WA 92]

M. Chapoutier Banyuls Traditionnel 2012 - 500mL
(Roussillon, France) - [WA 92]


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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 this Wine:

Appearance: From garnet red to mahogany according to the age.

Nose: Powerful, shifting between black fruit and red berries, giving it a lovely freshness, subtly complemented by notes of cocoa. 

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.

Alcohol: 16%

Ratings and Reviews

92 Points - Wine Advocate:
"In addition to the dry reds, Chapoutier also produces a rock solid Banyuls. The 2012 is no exception and offers loads of mulled red and black fruits, sweet licorice and spice in its voluptuous, sweet and rounded profile. It can be enjoyed anytime over the coming decade or more." -  Jeb Dunnuck (Apr 2014)

89 Points - Wine Spectator: 
"A sweet, juicy red, with cherry tart and mincemeat flavors that feature some stemmy notes. Spice, cream and milk chocolate accents emerge on the rich finish. Drink now through 2030. 1,163 cases imported." - Kim Marcus (Sep 2014)