Mure de Larnage
⏳ Drinking Window
2015 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom tart
✨ Technical Specifications
M. Chapoutier's 'Mure de Larnage' is a beautifully crafted expression of Northern Rhône Syrah, drawing its character from the unique terroir of Larnage within the Crozes-Hermitage appellation. Larnage is highly celebrated for its rare white kaolin clay soils ('les terres blanches') resting over granite, a geological anomaly that imparts a distinct mineral precision and vibrant freshness to the wine. The name itself evokes the luscious wild blackberry ('mûre') aromas that define the local Syrah. Adhering to Chapoutier's biodynamic and low-intervention philosophy, the grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in concrete tanks before undergoing careful aging. The resulting wine is a harmonious showcase of dark berry fruit, cracked black pepper, and violet notes, framed by elegant, fine-grained 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
Syrah 100%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-14%