M. Chapoutier : Domaine Terlato et Chapoutier "Saddleback" 2021

A complex and delicate Australian red wine

The estate

Established since 1808 in Tain-L'Hermitage, M. Chapoutier is an elite reference among fine Rhône Valley wines today.

Winemaker and wine merchant, Michel Chapoutier has successfully brought this family-owned business to the very top. The wines by Maison Chapoutier are renowned by the finest connoisseurs from all around the world for their refinement and high quality. A man of many talents, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by the American critic, Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken over the running of this iconic house, which has over 350 hectares of vineyards in the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley region.

Over the years, Maison Chapoutier has developed its know-how in the vineyards of Alsace, Roussillon and Australia.

The vineyard

Domaine Terlato et Chapoutier "Saddleback" 2021 by M. Chapoutier is a Pyrenees wine, an appellation located in the heart of Victoria, Australia. The vineyard is planted on a soil composed of siltstone, quartz and layers of red and yellow podzol.

The vintage

A generous and late 2021 vintage, the combination of cool temperatures and rain during the summer revealed, following many years of drought, the elegance, finesse and balance of the fine Australian terroirs.

The blend

Syrah (100%)

M. Chapoutier’s Domaine Terlato et Chapoutier ''Saddleback'' 2021: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Nose

Powerful, the nose gives off delicious floral (violet) and smoky fragrances.

Palate

A frank attack gives way to a saline, round and dense palate. The finish is persistent, with notes of blackcurrant and spices.