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M. Chapoutier Les Meysonniers Blanc
AOP Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône
Tasting Notes
Pale yellow in color with green highlights. The nose is full of quince, peony, and roasted almonds. The palate is fresh and supple.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with fish, shellfish, and salads. Perfect for picnics with mild creamy cheese and mature strong cheeses. Also pairs nicely with oriental and spicy dishes. Ideal with a seafood platter.
Winemaking Notes
The entire harvest is pressed directly, followed by cold settling for 48 hours. Fermentation takes place in 600 liter casks with natural yeasts. The wine is aged 7-8 months in 100% stainless-steel tanks in order to preserve the aromatic quality.
Technical Info
Grapes: 100% Marsanne
Alcohol by Volume: 12.5%
Vineyard Notes
Gently sloping south facing hillsides.The soil is comprised of Isère river sedimentary soils and large, round pebbles. 20-40 year old vines are used to produceLes Meysonniers Blanc.
Tasting Notes
'Les Meysonniers' white wine epitomizes the authentic character of Marsanne in Crozes-Hermitage. The nose is full of quince, peony and roasted almonds and the palate is fresh and supple.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with fish, shellfish, and salads. Perfect for picnics with mild creamy cheese and mature strong cheeses. Also pairs nicely with oriental and spicy dishes. Ideal with a seafood platter.
Winemaking Notes
The entire harvest is pressed directly, followed by cold settling for 48 hours. Fermentation takes place in 600 litre casks with natural yeasts. Ageing lasts for 7 to 8 months in tank. 100% of which takes place in stainless steel in order to preserve the aromatic quality.
Technical Info
Grapes: 100% Marsanne
Alcohol by Volume: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: ≤1.0 g/L
pH: 3.53
Total Acidity: 3.8 g/L
Vineyard Notes
From gently sloping, south-facing hillsides, composed of Isère river sedimentary soils and large, round pebbles.
Tasting Notes
'Les Meysonniers' white wine epitomizes the authentic character of Marsanne in Crozes-Hermitage. The nose is full of quince, peony and roasted almonds and the palate is fresh and supple.
Food Pairings
Enjoy with fish, shellfish, and salads. Perfect for picnics with mild creamy cheese and mature strong cheeses. Also pairs nicely with Asian inspired and spicy dishes. Ideal with a seafood platter.
Winemaking Notes
The entire harvest is pressed directly, followed by cold settling for 48 hours. Fermentation takes place in 600 litre casks with natural yeasts. Ageing lasts for 7 to 8 months in tank. 100% of which takes place in stainless steel in order to preserve the aromatic quality.
Technical Info
Grapes: 100% Marsanne
Alcohol by Volume: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: ≤0.8 g/L
pH: 3.58
Total Acidity: 4.07 g/L
Vineyard Notes
From gently sloping, south-facing hillsides, composed of Isère river sedimentary soils and large, round pebbles.
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