M. Chapoutier : Temenos 2019

A powerful and balanced red wine from Cornas

The estate

Established since 1808 in Tain-L'Hermitage, the M. Chapoutier House today embodies the elite of the greatest names in the wines of the Rhône Valley.

Vine grower and merchant, Michel Chapoutier has managed over the vintages to lead this family business to the top. The wines of Maison Chapoutier are recognized for their refinement and high quality by the finest connoisseurs beyond borders. A man of many hats, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by American critic Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken up the torch of this iconic house, overseeing a vineyard of over 350 hectares across the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley.

The vineyard

The Temenos cuvée from M. Chapoutier is a Cornas wine made from vines planted on the Les Reynards, Mazard and Saint Pierre plots, on decomposed granite soils locally called ''gore''. The vineyard is certified organic.

Vinification and aging

The grapes undergo a first rigorous sorting during the hand harvest and are then carefully destemmed. Vinification in raw concrete vats. Fermentation for 10 days. Maceration for 4 to 5 weeks. Aging for 16 to 18 months.

Blend

Syrah (100%)

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 2019 Temenos from M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Color
The color is dark with violet reflections.

Nose
The nose offers fragrances of graphite, black fruit jelly and bay leaf mixed with light notes of cedar and fig leaf.

Palate
A broad attack precedes a palate with the ideal balance between freshness, power and velvety tannins. The palate also presents notes of spices, ripe black fruits and soot.

Cellaring

This Rhône Valley wine can be cellared until around 2029 to exhale all its aromatic nuances.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve at 18°C.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine from the Rhône Valley pairs perfectly with beef skewers or marinated vegetables in pesto.