M. Chapoutier : Les Meysonniers 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes for Les Meysonniers 2023

Tasting

Colour
The colour reveals a deep purplish-red hue, reflecting the youth and freshness of this French wine.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet is complex, layering scents of red berries, blackcurrant and raspberry with delicate floral notes of violet. Subtle herbal touches, along with mint and eucalyptus, further enrich this olfactory palette.

Palate
Full-bodied and round, the palate reveals fleshy tannins while retaining fine elegance. The finish lingers on savoury notes of stewed fruit and vanilla.

Food and wine pairing

This red wine pairs beautifully with roast veal accompanied by a mushroom sauce and potatoes. It will also enhance stews, meat in sauce, pizzas and dishes prepared with herbs and spices.

Service and storage

To fully appreciate Les Meysonniers 2023, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 15 and 17°C. While it can be enjoyed young, this wine has fine aging potential and will continue to develop favourably until around 2033.

Other characteristics

This wine is made from grapes grown according to the principles of organic and biodynamic farming, reflecting a deep respect for the environment and biodiversity.

The authentic expression of a great terroir from the Rhône Valley by M. Chapoutier

The estate

Founded in 1808 in Tain-l'Hermitage, the House of M. Chapoutier is an emblematic institution of the Rhône Valley. Now led by Michel Chapoutier, the estate has distinguished itself through its pioneering approach to biodynamic viticulture and its deep respect for terroir. The estate is also recognised for its commitment to inclusion, illustrated by the addition of braille lettering on all its labels since 1996. With a presence across the entire range of Rhône appellations, this historic producer crafts cuvées that accurately and authentically express the unique character of each plot.

The vineyard

The vines behind this cuvée thrive in the southern part of the Crozes-Hermitage appellation, across the villages of Mercurol, Pont-de-l'Isère and Beaumont-Monteux. South-facing, this terroir is characterised by alluvial soils made up of a mix of clay, pebbles and gravel. The vineyard is farmed organically, with no use of herbicides whatsoever. The soils are worked through traditional ploughing, allowing the vines to develop deep root systems and better withstand climatic variations.

Winemaking and aging

Following manual and mechanical harvesting carried out with care for the berries, the grapes are destemmed. The Les Meysonniers 2023 cuvée is vinified in concrete vats using exclusively indigenous yeasts. Traditional punching down and pumping over are carried out during a maceration period of three to four weeks to optimally extract colour and tannins. Aging spans approximately twelve months, with 90% taking place in unlined concrete vats to preserve aromatic purity, and 10% in barrels.

Grape variety

100% Syrah