2016 M. Chapoutier Ermitage “Les Greffieux”

Chapoutier is undoubtedly one of premier producers of the Rhone and indeed, in the world. Year after year, this winery bottles some of the most remarkable and remarked upon wines anywhere. Bestowing 'wine of the vintage' upon a wine from this estate has become so commonplace, it is expected. 

Chapoutier is a well respected name with roots dating back to the 19th century. Established by the Chapoutier family in 1855, this esteemed winery in the Rhône Valley has become synonymous with quality and excellence.

Polydore Chapoutier, the pioneer of the family, laid the groundwork for success, paving the way for future generations to thrive. It was under the leadership of Michel Chapoutier, however, that the estate underwent a remarkable transformation, earning global recognition.

Nestled in the charming town of Tain Hermitage, Chapoutier oversees an expansive network of vineyards across the Rhône Valley's most prestigious regions.From the sunny slopes of Hermitage to the revered terroirs of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côte-Rôtie, each vineyard imparts its unique character to the wines, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and aromas.

Michel Chapoutier's innovative approach revolutionized Hermitage winemaking, championing meticulous vineyard practices and pioneering sustainable farming techniques. The result? A wine of exceptional depth, complexity, and character that continues to captivate enthusiasts and critics alike.

100% Syrah. In the glass, the wine showcases garnet red. The nose is enveloped by aromas of small black fruits, ink and black pepper. The palate boasts powerful tannins with hints of liquorice.

From the deeper soils at the bottom of the Le Méal lieu-dit, the 2016 Ermitage Les Gréffieux was all destemmed and saw its normal 18 months in a mix of Burgundy barrels and demi-muids, with just 25% being new. This is a rich, powerful, black-fruited expression of this cuvée, offering up tons of blackcurrants, blackberries, smoked earth, chocolate, and spice. Inky colored, full-bodied, sensationally concentrated, and opulent on the palate, it's a killer bottle of wine that can be drunk today or cellared for 25 years or more. ~98JD

Chapoutier's 2016 Ermitage les Greffieux is a perfumed, elegant expression of this historic terroir. Violet and crushed stone notes perfectly complement the cedar and baking spices of new oak in framing ripe blackberries and blueberries. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated yet silky in feel, it adds savory notes of black olive and licorice on the long, mouthwatering finish. ~97RP

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