Les Meysonniers Rouge
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled lamb chops, roasted duck breast, or a rustic charcuterie platter.
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Hailing from the stony terraces of the Crozes-Hermitage appellation in the northern Rhône Valley, M. Chapoutier's 'Les Meysonniers' Rouge is a pure, vibrant expression of Northern Rhône Syrah. The name 'Les Meysonniers' pays homage to the traditional harvest workers of the region, celebrating the deep human connection to the land. The vines, averaging over 25 years of age, are planted on south-facing slopes composed of fluvioglacial alluvial soils and rolled pebbles, which absorb the daytime sun and radiate heat back to the grapes at night. In keeping with Chapoutier's pioneering biodynamic philosophy, the grapes are harvested by hand and vinified traditionally in closed concrete vats. The wine is aged for approximately 12 months in concrete tanks rather than oak barrels, a deliberate choice designed to preserve the pristine, peppery black fruit, floral violet notes, and precise mineral backbone characteristic of the terroir.
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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.