Cornas Chapoutier 1997

Lot presentation

Cornas Chapoutier 1997

The wine

This Cornas comes from a granite terroir and was vinified traditionally with a 10-day fermentation in concrete vats and a 4-5 week maceration to extract maximum flavour and texture. It was then matured in barrels for 16-18 months. Its particularly deep colour brings an aromatic bouquet marked by notes of candied dark fruit, herbs, cedar, and minerals. Ample, voluminous and velvety, it is nonetheless fresh with a spicy finish.

About the Producer Chapoutier

Maison Chapoutier is without doubt one of the most prestigious names in the Rhône producing some of the finest Hermitage. The domain converted its 300 hectares of vines to biodynamic viticulture, making it the largest vineyard to adopt this method of cultivation. It has held certification since 1999. Chapoutier is often one of the last estates to harvest its grapes so that they are at optimal ripeness.The Chapoutier savoir faire has spread to other vineyards in other winemaking regions: Provence, Beaujolais, Roussillon, Champagne, Alsace, Portugal but also South Australia.
This family's winemaking journey started way back in 1806 but 1879 was a turning point when Polydor Chapoutier bought a few hectares of vines and started a negociant business. Seven generations have succeeded him, and Michel Chapoutier is currently at the helm, supported by his children Mathilde and Maxime. Together, they continue the family's story, all while highlighting Rhône's great terroirs.