The 2021 M. Chapoutier C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie Les B\u00e9casses is a refined expression of one of the most prestigious appellations in the Northern Rh\u00f4ne. 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.<\/p>\n
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 B\u00e9casses a textbook example of a classic C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Serve at 16\u201318\u00b0C and decant the wine about one hour in advance. Delicious with lamb, beef, game, duck, mushrooms, and aged cheeses.<\/p>\n
The 2021 M. Chapoutier C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie Les B\u00e9casses has an aging potential of twenty to thirty years.<\/p>\n
2027 \u2013 2050+<\/p>\n
At Port2Port, we select Rh\u00f4ne wines with a distinct terroir and a proven reputation. Les B\u00e9casses combines the elegance of C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie with the precision and quality for which M. Chapoutier is known worldwide.<\/p>\n
Maison M. Chapoutier is one of the most renowned producers in the Rh\u00f4ne region. The vineyards for Les B\u00e9casses are located on the steep slopes of C\u00f4te-R\u00f4tie, where granite soils and a unique microclimate produce Syrah wines characterized by finesse, minerality, and exceptional aging potential.<\/p>\n
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