M. Chapoutier : Domaine Combe Pilate Brut Nature "Esteban" 2022
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Description
Characteristics and Tasting Tips of Domaine Combe Pilate Brut Nature "Esteban" 2022 by M. Chapoutier
Tasting
Color
The color displays a pale gold hue with anise highlights, magnified by a fine and elegant effervescence.
Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with fresh notes of citrus, yellow fruits and struck flint.
Palate
The attack is lively and tangy, offering a remarkable balance between freshness and the silky texture of the bubbles that delicately envelop the palate. Grapefruit, bergamot and apricot are aromas that blend harmoniously, leading to a saline and persistent finish.
Food and Wine Pairings
This cuvée perfectly accompanies a citrus carpaccio or an apricot and vineyard peach tart.
Serving and Cellaring
Ideally served at a temperature between 7 and 9°C.
An Exceptional Sparkling Wine from the Rhône Valley Crafted by M. Chapoutier
The Estate
Established in 1808 in Tain-l'Hermitage in the Rhône Valley, the M. Chapoutier estate now spans vineyards in France, Portugal, Australia and Spain. Managed by the Chapoutier family since 1879, the house is currently overseen by Michel Chapoutier, with his daughter Mathilde serving as commercial director since 2017. A pioneer of biodynamic viticulture since the 1980s, Chapoutier stands out for its Braille labels introduced in 1996 and its recognized expertise on the grands crus of the Northern Rhône such as Hermitage.
The Vineyard
Produced under the appellation Vins de France, this Domaine Combe Pilate Brut Nature "Esteban" comes from vines with a northeast exposure on soils composed of granitoid leptynites.
Vinification and Aging
Manual, early harvest. Rigorous juice selection after pressing. Fermentation begins in tanks at low temperature. After the secondary fermentation, aged for 12 months on laths. Disgorgement by the transfer method without the addition of tirage liqueur.
Grape Variety
100% Viognier.
