Louis Chèze : Anges 2021

Tasting characteristics and recommendations for Louis Chèze's Anges 2021 cuvée

Tasting

Appearance
The appearance reveals a beautiful ruby color.

Nose
Black fruits, sweet spices and subtle woody fragrances blend together in an ample and intense nose.

Palate
A frank attack precedes a palate with harmonious tannins and a persistent finish.

Service

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve this wine between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with small game in sauce or braised red meats.

An expressive and precise red wine from Saint-Joseph

The estate

Located 60 kilometers south of Lyon, on the upper hillside of the commune of Limony, the Domaine Louis Chèze is a jewel of the right bank of the Rhône. Founded in 1978 by Mr. Louis Chèze, this family estate endures on the foothills of the northern Côtes du Rhône. Mr. Chèze began his wine adventure with a humble hectare of Saint-Joseph and a few rented vines. The estate now extends over the prestigious appellations of Condrieu and Saint-Joseph.

The vineyard

This wine from the Rhône Valley comes from a 2-hectare plot of old vines located at 300 meters altitude on the hillsides of Limony. With a south and south-east orientation, the vineyard reflects the delicacy and finesse of syrah. Managed in a sustainable way, the 50-year-old vines thrive on granitic terroir.

Winemaking and aging

Harvested manually, the berries are sorted on the vine and on the table. Maceration and fermentation take place in temperature-controlled vats. Aging is carried out in new oak barrels for 22 months.

Grape variety 

Syrah (100%).