Chapoutier - Saint-Joseph - Deschants - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

A blend of different parcels from the north to the south of the appellation, the 2022 red Saint-Joseph Deschants is a beautiful example of its terroir, delivering floral and fruity notes in a supple, pleasant style. A fresh, pleasant, medium-bodied structure, best served with stewed meat or rabbit.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, vinified for 3 to 4 weeks in open concrete vats with one or two pump-overs per day.
Aged for 12 to 18 months, mainly in vats and partly in oak barrels.

Color:

Deep garnet red.

Nose:

Black fruit aromas underscored by floral notes.

Palate:

Supple and appealing with fresh fruity notes, let yourself be charmed by this cuvée of immediate pleasure and fine, velvety tannins.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Rabbit, beef bourguignon, small game.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030.

Michel Chapoutier, a star in the Rhône Valley, boasts a phenomenal catalog of crus. His winemaking talent and intimate knowledge of the vineyards enable him, more than anyone else, to discover the finest terroirs. With unwavering consistency, his wines deliver the most refined expressions of their appellations. A true reference!