2021 M. Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie Les Bécasses from the Rhône
An elegant Syrah from the legendary Côte-Rôtie
The 2021 M. Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie Les Bécasses is a refined expression of one of the most prestigious appellations in the Northern Rhône. Maison M. Chapoutier selects grapes from steep granite slopes known for their elegant, mineral-driven Syrah wines. The 2021 vintage produced wines with great freshness, precision, and exceptional balance.
After careful vinification and aging in French oak barrels, the wine develops impressive aromatic complexity. The combination of ripe dark fruit, floral notes, and spicy nuances makes Les Bécasses a textbook example of a classic Côte-Rôtie.
Aroma & taste
The wine opens with aromas of blackberries, black cherries, violets, black pepper, smoked bacon, olives, graphite, and subtle oak notes. On the palate, it is refined and powerful, with silky-smooth tannins, lively acidity, and a long, mineral finish.
Serving & foodpairing
Serve at 16–18°C and decant the wine about one hour in advance. Delicious with lamb, beef, game, duck, mushrooms, and aged cheeses.
Storage potential
The 2021 M. Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie Les Bécasses has an aging potential of twenty to thirty years.
Drinking Window
2027 – 2050+
Why We Chose This Wine
At Port2Port, we select Rhône wines with a distinct terroir and a proven reputation. Les Bécasses combines the elegance of Côte-Rôtie with the precision and quality for which M. Chapoutier is known worldwide.
The story behind the bottle
Maison M. Chapoutier is one of the most renowned producers in the Rhône region. The vineyards for Les Bécasses are located on the steep slopes of Côte-Rôtie, where granite soils and a unique microclimate produce Syrah wines characterized by finesse, minerality, and exceptional aging potential.
