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96 Points
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94 Points
The 2020 Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie 'Neve' has earned impressive ratings, including 96 points from Robert Parker and 94 points from Decanter, underscoring its exceptional quality and elegance.
Sourced from schist and mica-rich soils in Ampuis, this Syrah is characterized by its powerful yet delicate profile, showcasing the distinct mineral influence of its terroir.
This vintage strikes a perfect balance between rich fruit and savory elements, featuring notes of graphite, mixed berries, black pepper, and a saline finish, all framed by refined tannins and remarkable purity.
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Description
The 2020 Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie 'Neve' is a stellar expression of Syrah from the renowned Ampuis region, celebrated for its unique schist and mica soils. This vintage exemplifies Chapoutier's mastery in balancing power and finesse. The wine's deep, black color with satiny tints is a prelude to its complex aromatic profile, which opens with notes of graphite and cold smoke before revealing layers of bramble leaves and mixed berries.
On the palate, the 'Neve' is compact and finely structured, offering chiselled tannins and flavors of black pepper and roasting, culminating in a saline finish that highlights its verticality and purity. With 96 points from Robert Parker and 94 points from Decanter, this Côte-Rôtie is noted for its perfume, lift, and silky, medium-bodied character. It delivers a harmonious balance of ripe, dense tannins and integrated flavors, making it a standout wine that promises both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging potential.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Blueberry, Cedar, Violet
Palate:Graphite, Pepper, Smoky
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Shellfish
Description
The 2020 Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie 'Neve' is a stellar expression of Syrah from the renowned Ampuis region, celebrated for its unique schist and mica soils. This vintage exemplifies Chapoutier's mastery in balancing power and finesse. The wine's deep, black color with satiny tints is a prelude to its complex aromatic profile, which opens with notes of graphite and cold smoke before revealing layers of bramble leaves and mixed berries.
On the palate, the 'Neve' is compact and finely structured, offering chiselled tannins and flavors of black pepper and roasting, culminating in a saline finish that highlights its verticality and purity. With 96 points from Robert Parker and 94 points from Decanter, this Côte-Rôtie is noted for its perfume, lift, and silky, medium-bodied character. It delivers a harmonious balance of ripe, dense tannins and integrated flavors, making it a standout wine that promises both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging potential.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Blueberry, Cedar, Violet
Palate:
Graphite, Pepper, Smoky
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Shellfish
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Blueberry, Cedar, Violet
Graphite, Pepper, Smoky
Game
Pork
Shellfish