M. Chapoutier : Quatuor 2022

Tasting notes and characteristics of the Quatuor 2022 M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Colour
This French red wine reveals a deep crimson colour, enhanced by delicate carmine hues.

Nose
Remarkably complex, the bouquet opens with a floral dominance before releasing aromas of red fruits, spices and subtle notes of tapenade.

Palate
The attack shows lovely freshness, supported by silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals perfectly balanced acidity and stretches into a persistent finish with hints of cedar and warm spices.

Food and wine pairing

This "Quatuor" cuvée will pair wonderfully with mushroom-stuffed poultry, grilled red meats, a lentil stew or even a platter of matured cheeses such as Comté or Reblochon.

Service and storage

Endowed with great ageing potential, the "Quatuor" 2022 will be able to evolve and be enjoyed until around 2052.

The authentic expression of a great Côte-Rôtie terroir

The estate

Founded in 1808 and based in Tain-l'Hermitage, the house of M. Chapoutier is an emblematic figure of the Rhône Valley. Led since 1990 by Michel Chapoutier, now supported by his wife Corinne and their children Mathilde and Maxime, the estate has established itself worldwide thanks to its avant-garde philosophy. A pioneer of biodynamic viticulture, the estate places respect for nature and the authentic expression of terroir at the heart of its identity. M. Chapoutier also stands out for its values of accessibility, illustrated by the inclusion of braille on all its labels.

The vineyard

This wine comes from the Côte-Rôtie appellation, characterised by a temperate climate and vertiginous slopes reaching up to sixty degrees of incline. The rocky terroir of this cuvée rests on a blend of four historic plots with distinct geologies: Côte Brune (fractured mica schist), Côte Blonde (a vein of gneiss), Neve (stony mica schist) and Coteau de Tupin (migmatite and sandy loam).

The vintage

The year 2022 was marked by extreme weather conditions, ranking as one of the hottest and driest vintages in the region. After a mild spring encouraging early budbreak, the vines endured intense summer heatwaves. Fortunately, welcome rainfall in mid-August helped unlock ripening, ultimately yielding berries of exceptional quality and concentration.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes for the "Quatuor" 2022 are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness. Vinification takes place at a maximum temperature of 28°C with a maceration period of three to four weeks. After malolactic fermentation in barrels, the wine is aged for a period of twelve to eighteen months. Ageing takes place half in 228-litre Burgundy barrels and half in 600-litre demi-muids, with 20 to 25% new oak.

Grape variety

100% Syrah.