Chiroubles, Dom. Chapel - 2021

Name: Chiroubles, Dom. Chapel
Brand: Dom. Chapel
SKU: 43569
Price: 36.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 43569 750mL

Call it what you want but it was a chance meeting at Domaine Lapierre nearly a decade ago where David Chapel and his now partner in life, Michele met. Since then, they've started their own estate and line up of Cru Beaujolais that are notable, pure and this Chiroubles is spot on with forward fruit yet good depth and tannins.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2021

Country

France

Region

Burgundy

Sub-Region

Beaujolais

Appellation/Village

Chiroubles

Producer

Dom. Chapel

Grape Variety

Gamay

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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Staff Pick Notes

It's hard to believe that David and Michele Chapel have been making wine for a mere five years. The quality and finesse in this bottle alone suggest generations of knowledge and dexterity. Perhaps training at Domaine Lapierre had something to do with it? Their earliest bottling was a wine from Juliénas, but they have since added cuvées from Lantignié, Fleurie, and this gem from Chiroubles. The grapes come from two sites of mostly granite with some sandstone and vines ranging from 40 to 60 years. Farming is organic and everything is done by hand. This is one of the most elegant, refined Beaujolais I've ever had, with delicate red fruit (cherries, strawberries), cloves, and floral notes. Marcel Lapierre would be proud.

- ALM

Glossary

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