Pie VI
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, rich beef stews like Boeuf Bourguignon, or grilled game meats served with wild mushroom sauce.
✨ Technical Specifications
M. Chapoutier's "Pie VI" Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a profound tribute to the historical papal connection of the Southern Rhône, named in honor of Pope Pius VI. This cuvée is crafted from a classic blend of Grenache and Syrah, sourced from select parcels rooted in the iconic terroir of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, characterized by its famous "galets roulés" (rounded quartzite stones) and sandy-clay soils. Adhering to Chapoutier's signature biodynamic farming philosophy, the grapes are carefully hand-harvested and fermented using native yeasts. The wine is aged in a combination of concrete tanks and large oak demi-muids to preserve the vibrant purity of the fruit while cultivating a refined, age-worthy structure. The result is a deeply expressive red wine showcasing aromas of ripe dark berries, wild garrigue, black pepper, and licorice, backed by velvety tannins and a mineral-driven finish.
🍾 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, Mourvèdre