2019 Chapoutier Cote Rotie Neve

Syrah - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 97 JS 97 JD 96 VN 96 WA 95 WS 95
DC 97

Decanter, June 2023

A decidedly smoky style that’s robust with plenty of impact, and very tannic and focused. The oak is noticeable but not excessive, and there's no excess alcohol, just great drive and freshness. Thyme, rosemary and...
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, February 2022

The bouquet of this is like a huge bunch of flowers, although many of the aromas go in the balsamic, leathery and spicy directions. With a little aeration smoke and cigar tobacco notes develop. Deep blackberry and...
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, February 2022

(96+ points) The 2019 Côtes Rotie Nève comes from the Mica schist soils in the northern part of the appellation and it’s always a more mineral-laced, firmer expression of Côte Rôtie. Black cherry, cassis, new leather...
VN 96

Vinous, December 2022

Inky ruby. Expansive aromas of blackberry, cherry and boysenberry, with exotic spice, potpourri and olive notes building in the glass. Deeply pitched and broad on the palate, offering intense, mineral-accented black and...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2022

From a lieu-dit that sits quite high on the slope, the 2019 Cote Rotie Neve shows a bit more oak than the Mordoree bottling, featuring vanilla and cedar layered atop raspberries and black cherries. Full-bodied, it's rich...
WS 95

Wine Spectator, July 2022

A dark and brooding Côte-Rôtie, with black fruit and violet emerging from a background of charred mesquite, singed wild herbs, bitter dark chocolate and smoked meat. Needs time in the cellar to fully express its...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Syrah
Country France
Region Rhone
Sub-region Northern Rhone
Appellation Cote Rotie
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

Chapoutier is one of the oldest wine producers in the Rhone Valley with a history dating back to 1808. A distant ancestor, Polydor Chapoutier, was the first to buy vines here, shifting from being a simple grape grower to making and trading his own wine. For the last two hundred years, the estate has been producing some of the greatest wines in the Rhone Valley. Today, the range also includes wines from some Roussillon appellations as well as projects in Portugal and Australia.

Under Michel Chapoutier’s leadership, quality improved and Chapoutier gained international recognition. The massive negociant and winery produces single-vineyard expressions and classic wines from a range of appellations in the north and south of the valley.

They have adopted biodynamic farming techniques and have included Braille markings on their labels since 1996. This was done from a desire to reach out to and include lovers of good wines with sight-impairments, and as a tribute to Maurice Monier of La Sizeranne, a member of the family that previously owned the vines of the same name and who invented the first abbreviated version of Braille.

Introducing the exquisite 2019 Chapoutier Cote Rotie Neve, a captivating Syrah from the esteemed Northern Rhone region of France. This wine is a true testament to the talent and expertise of the renowned producer, Chapoutier. With a deep, ruby red color that shimmers in the glass, this red wine is a visual delight.

On the nose, the 2019 Chapoutier Cote Rotie Neve reveals an intoxicating bouquet that is reminiscent of a vibrant bouquet of flowers. As you delve deeper, the aromas take a balsamic, leathery, and spicy direction, adding complexity and intrigue. With aeration, notes of smoke and cigar tobacco develop, enhancing the overall sensory experience.

The palate of this wine is a revelation, showcasing a substantial core of fine tannins that hold together the extravagant flavors of deep blackberry and black-cherry fruit. This wine is rich and concentrated, yet silky in texture, offering a mouthwatering finish that lingers on the palate.

The critics have spoken, and their praise is resounding. Decanter awarded this wine an impressive score of 97 points, noting its robustness, tannic structure, and searing intensity. Jeb Dunnuck also recognized the wine's potential, giving it a score of 96+ points and highlighting its mineral-laced, firm expression.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine a score of 95 points, praising its rich and concentrated nature, silky texture, and long, mouthwatering finish. James Suckling echoed these sentiments, awarding the wine with an impressive score of 97 points and describing the bouquet as a huge bunch of flowers.

Wine Spectator awarded this Cote Rotie an impressive score of 95 points, noting its dark and brooding character, with black fruit and violet notes complemented by hints of charred mesquite and smoked meat. Vinous also recognized the wine's excellence, awarding it a score of 96 points and praising its expansive aromas, intense fruit flavors, and long, chewy finish.

The 2019 Chapoutier Cote Rotie Neve is a wine of remarkable elegance and finesse. It is a wine that demands attention and rewards the discerning palate. With its impeccable balance, precision, and depth, this wine is destined to age gracefully for years to come. Enjoy this masterpiece from one of the finest producers in the Rhone region. Cheers!