M. Chapoutier Sicamor

AOP Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône

2019

Tasting Notes

A concentrated nose with notes of spice, black pepper, cloves and black fruit gums. On the palate, it is nice and light with velvety tannins and finish of ripe black fruits, cedar, concentrated juice and tapenade.

Food Pairings

Perfect with pizza, pasta, casseroles and hearty stews. Also enjoyable with mature, strong cheese, as well as Asian inspired dishes.

Winemaking Notes

Traditional vinification using destemmed grapes. Fermentation lasts 10 days in rough concrete tanks. Maceration lasts 4 - 5 weeks. The barrels used are demi-muids previously used for 4 - 5 fills. It spends 12 months in the barrel and then 6 months in concrete tank to further hone its structure.

Vineyard Notes

A blend of different terroirs. Coarse-grained stony granite on the western side of the Hermitage hill. Puddingstone on the eastern side of the Hermitage hill. Terrace of river alluvium in the “Les Chassis” area.