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M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Les Meysonniers Rougetext
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M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Les Meysonniers Rouge 2021

Crozes Hermitage, Northern Rhone, Rhone Valley, FranceThe Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage comes off the lower slopes and the flats south and east of the hill Hermitage. The vines at Les Meysonniers are now over a quarter century old and are farmed organically. Chapoutier suggests the vineyard's soils allow the roots to go deep, tapping minerality you do not see in other Crozes-Hermitage. The nose is an attractive mix of red and black plum with black pepper spicing and a dusting of garrigue. Look for a meaty, peppery, savoury red on the palate. Chapoutier describes Meysonniers Rouge as a "bistro-nomic" red made for home cooking. Currently on sale at a giveaway price.Tasted: 11 December 2024Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:
BC$25.99750mlBCL Stores
AB$28.49750mlprivate wine shops
MB$29.95750mlManitoba Liquor Mart
QC$27.65750mlSAQ
Producer: M. ChapoutierDistributors: Dandurand
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 131078UPC: 03391180001749