Facelie
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 5 years of the vintage release to capture its youthful fruit, freshness, and soft tannins.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled lamb chops, classic French ratatouille, or a selection of cured meats and medium-aged cheeses.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the Grignan-les-Adhémar appellation in the Southern Rhône Valley, M. Chapoutier's 'La Facélie' is a vibrant red wine that reflects the producer's deep commitment to biodynamic viticulture. The cuvée is named after the Phacelia (Facélie) flower, a purple cover crop planted in the vineyards to naturally enrich the soil and attract bees, symbolizing ecological harmony. Typically crafted from a classic blend of Grenache and Syrah grown on stony, clay-limestone terraces, the wine undergoes traditional fermentation in concrete and stainless steel tanks to preserve its bright, primary fruit character. True to Chapoutier's pioneering spirit, the bottle features a Braille-embossed label, ensuring accessibility for all wine lovers while delivering a classic, terroir-driven Rhône experience.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1808 in Tain-l'Hermitage, M. Chapoutier is one of the Rhône Valley's most historic and revered wine producers, currently led by the visionary Michel Chapoutier who transitioned the estate to biodynamic farming in the 1990s. The maison is globally celebrated for its pioneering "sélections parcellaires" (single-vineyard wines) and its commitment to expressing the pure terroir of prestigious appellations like Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Utilizing traditional, low-intervention winemaking techniques, Chapoutier produces highly acclaimed reds and whites, including iconic labels such as the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac, Côte-Rôtie La Mordorée, and the Hermitage-derived La Sizeranne. Beyond the Rhône, the family has expanded its terroir-driven philosophy to exceptional estates in Roussillon, Australia's Victoria region, and Portugal's Douro Valley.