Ratings
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 90-93/100 for various vintages
Identity
| Producer | M. Chapoutier |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Syrah |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Intense red color with some violet reflections |
| Aroma | Ripe fruit aromas, raspberry and blackcurrant jams, classic Cornas scent of black currant, crushed stones, smoked earth, caramelized meats |
| Palate | Rich, full-bodied, unctuous, pure, well-focused, with blackberries, spices, morello cherry, dense and tight tannins |
| Finish | Long, satisfying finish with a peppery and gently tannic character |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with fish with tapenade sauce, all meats in sauce, marinated meats, and game |
| Aging Potential | 10 to 15 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged 14-16 months with 80% in 100% French oak barrels and 20% in concrete tanks |
Terroir
| Soil | Decomposing granite (known locally as “gore”) and alluvial clay-limestone soil |
| Harvest Type | Manual (hand-harvested) |
| Harvest Desc | 100% hand-harvested Syrah grapes from Les Arènes vineyard |
Interesting facts
| Les Arènes name comes from 'arènes granitiques', a geological phenomenon of decomposed granite forming arena-like soil shapes. Part of Chapoutier's Prestige collection reflecting true Rhône Valley appellations. |
Logistics
| Cork | Cork |