Signargues
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 7 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, slow-cooked beef stew, roasted Mediterranean vegetables
✨ Technical Specifications
M. Chapoutier's Signargues is a striking expression of the southernmost communal appellation of the Côtes du Rhône Villages. The terroir of Signargues is defined by an ancient, sun-drenched terrace of the Rhône River, characterized by a thick layer of rounded pebbles (galets roulés) resting on iron-rich red clay. This unique soil composition absorbs daytime heat and radiates it back to the vines at night, yielding a wine of remarkable concentration and depth. The name Signargues carries historical weight, tracing back to local legends of ancient battles, specifically the 8th-century clash where Charles Martel's forces defeated Saracen invaders, leaving the soil stained red—a folklore that mirrors the intense, deep ruby hue of the wine itself. Chapoutier crafts this cuvée primarily from Grenache and Syrah, utilizing traditional concrete vat fermentation and gentle extraction to preserve the vibrant, spicy dark fruit character, wild garrigue herbs, and supple tannins that define this historic terroir.
🍾 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)
14-14.5%