M. Chapoutier : Les Bécasses 2020

Characteristics and tasting advice for Les Bécasses 2020 M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Color
Beautiful color with a violet-red hue.

Nose
Complex and expressive, the nose reveals aromas of raspberry and a slight touch of violet. Spices predominate, accompanied by notes of black olive, tapenade, and rosemary.

Palate
Ample and deep, the palate offers a generous structure with well-present tannins. The finish is distinguished by woody, spicy, and vanilla notes.

Service and aging
To fully appreciate Les Bécasses 2020, serve it between 16 and 18°C after a slight aeration. This wine can be kept until around 2030.

An exceptional Rhône Valley red wine combining power and elegance

The property
Founded in 1808, the M. Chapoutier House is a pillar of the Rhône Valley, with a vineyard of 360 hectares. Led by Michel Chapoutier, a pioneer of biodynamics since the 1980s, and his daughter Mathilde, the property stands out for its innovative practices, such as parcel vinification and Braille labels. M. Chapoutier is recognized for its exceptional wines, often rated 100/100 by Robert Parker, and was ranked among the top 50 global wine tourism destinations in 2024.

The vineyard

Les Bécasses by M. Chapoutier is a Côte-Rôtie wine from vineyards planted on chlorite and ferruginous mica-schist soils, with loess depressions. The Côte Brune features schist soils with silty areas, rich in glacial pebbles, while the Côte Blonde is characterized by lighter soils, with siliceous and limestone deposits from the Ice Age.

Vinification and aging
Les Bécasses 2020 is made from grapes entirely hand-harvested at optimal maturity. After destemming, fermentation takes place in concrete vats with daily punching down to extract color and tannins. The maceration lasts from 3 to 4 weeks depending on the vintage. The aging is then carried out in oak barrels, part of which is new wood.

Blend
Syrah (100%).