FR M. Chapoutier Les Bécasses Côte-Rôtie

The Prestige line is M.Chapoutier’s heritage, representing classic Grands Crus signed Maison M. CHAPOUTIER and representative of their appellations in the Rhône Valley.

Made from 100% Syrah, the vines of Les Bécasses are grown on the South and South-East slopes, which allows the grape variety to express itself with great power and elegance, and deliver a wine of great finesse and good length.

VARIETALS
100% Syrah

VINTAGE
2020

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Intense purplish red.

NOSE
The nose opens with aromas of red fruits, such as raspberry, hints of violet, and then develops aromas of spice, such as rosemary and black olives.

PALATE
The attack is frank with a woody finish and supple tannins still present.

AGEING
Ageing lasts 14-16 months, where 80% of the wine is aged in oak barrels, mainly new wood and the remaining 20% in stainless steel vats to preserve the purity of the fruit and the floral notes, which are a distinctive feature of great Côte-Rôtie wines.

PAIRING
For a perfect pairing, try it with chicken fricassee, roasted pigeon, or goose stuffed with foie gras.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now or keep for 5 to 10 years.

RATINGS

4.2 

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