La Croix des Grives
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, classic beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
La Croix des Grives is an organic Côtes du Rhône red wine crafted by the legendary house of M. Chapoutier. Reflecting the estate's deep commitment to biodiversity and ecological balance, the wine's name pays homage to the thrushes ('grives') that frequent the vibrant, sustainably managed vineyards. Sourced from select organically farmed parcels in the southern Rhône Valley, the vines thrive on classic clay-limestone soils under the warm Mediterranean sun. In the cellar, Chapoutier employs traditional, low-intervention winemaking techniques, utilizing concrete vats for fermentation and aging to preserve the bright, primary fruit characteristics of the grapes. The result is a classic, terroir-driven expression of the region, balancing rich red berry fruit with subtle garrigue spice and soft, approachable tannins.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1808 in Tain-l'Hermitage in the Rhône Valley, M. Chapoutier has grown into one of France's most celebrated wine houses, propelled to international acclaim following Michel Chapoutier's visionary leadership in 1990. A pioneer in biodynamic viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking, the estate is revered for its single-vineyard 'sélections parcellaires' that articulate the purest nuances of individual terroirs across the Rhône and beyond. Iconic for incorporating Braille script on every label since 1996, Chapoutier produces benchmark expressions of Syrah, Marsanne, and Grenache across prestigious appellations including Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Grenache, Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14.5%