{"product_id":"m-chapoutier-banyuls-traditionnel-2012-500ml-roussillon-france","title":"M. Chapoutier Banyuls Traditionnel 2012 - 500mL - (Roussillon, France)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name Chapoutier occupies a storied place in the history of the Rhône Valley, beginning 1808, when the family first settled in the Rhône Valley.\u003cspan\u003e Throughout the 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the wine:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDegustationItem clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDegustationItemContent\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"productDegustationItemHeader\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"productDegustationItemTitle\"\u003eAppearance:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productDegustationItemBody\"\u003eFrom garnet red to mahogany according to the age. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDegustationItemContent\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productDegustationItemHeader\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"productDegustationItemTitle\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDegustationItemContent\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"productDegustationItemHeader\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"productDegustationItemTitle\"\u003eNose:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productDegustationItemBody\"\u003ePowerful, shifting between black fruit and red berries, giving it a lovely freshness, subtly complemented by notes of cocoa. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGrenache noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productDegustationItemHeader\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"productDegustationItemTitle\"\u003eHarvest:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productDegustationItemBody\"\u003eThe crop is hand-harvested when grapes are very ripe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productDegustationItemBody\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productDegustationItemHeader\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"productDegustationItemTitle\"\u003eVinification: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe grapes are destemmed and crushed. The maceration is long with an addition of alcohol to favour the extraction of aromas and tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productDegustationItemHeader\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"productDegustationItemTitle\"\u003eAgeing: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productDegustationItemHeader\"\u003e\u003cb class=\"productDegustationItemTitle\"\u003eSoil: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTerraced vineyards on old mica-schist from the Primary era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e16% Alc by Vol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRatings and Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"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.\" -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"taster\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLauren Buzzeo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":53260994773357,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/11715722.webp?v=1777510790","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/m-chapoutier-banyuls-traditionnel-2012-500ml-roussillon-france","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}