Les Micas
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its fresh fruit profile and vibrant character.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted duck breast, or an artisanal charcuterie board featuring cured meats and hard cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the steep slopes of the Northern Rhône, 'Les Micas' is a beautifully crafted expression of Syrah that pays homage to the region's distinctive mica-schist and granitic soils. Produced under the IGP Collines Rhodaniennes designation, this wine allows the legendary maison of M. Chapoutier to showcase a more approachable, fruit-forward side of Northern Rhône Syrah while maintaining a strict focus on terroir. The name itself refers to the shimmering mica minerals found in the local granite, which reflect heat and contribute to the wine's signature freshness and mineral tension. Fermented and aged primarily in stainless steel and concrete vats to preserve its vibrant primary fruit, this cuvée captures the classic aromatic profile of the region—bursting with dark berries, cracked black pepper, and delicate violet notes.
🍾 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
Syrah 100%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%