Wine Region: Rhone Valley - France
Grape: Syrah
Tasting notes: Intense nose offering violet and black pepper. The palate is taut, dense and elegant.
About the winery:
Michel is a seventh-generation Chapoutier winemaker at Tain-L'Hermitage, having acquired the family estate in 1990. Michel earned a reputation for producing wines that are highly representative of where they are grown, true "snapshots of the terroir".
Expert Ratings:
The Wine Advocate: 94/100