Chapoutier Cote Rotie Les Becasses 2004

Grape variety Syrah. Soil Chlorite and ferruginous mica-schists, gorre and granite, mixed in loess and earth veins.Two main slopes stand out :- the "Côte Brune" : Schist with limon and rich in pebbles from the glacial era.- the "Côte Blonde" : A lighter soil colour due to the silico-calcareous deposit from the glacial era. Harvesting Hand harvesting at maturity. Matching food with wines Small game (pheasant, duck)Tender, red meat Dishes in red wine sauces,Soft cheeses Vinification The grapes ferment in open wooden vats after partial or total destemming, depending on the year. Two daily treadings ensure a good extraction of the colour and of the tannins. The temperature of fermentation does not exceed 32°C. Fermentation lasts from 15 to 18 days depending on the vintage. Maturing Maturing can begin after vinification. It takes place in oak casks, of which one third is new.This wine is unfiltered and unfined. Tasting Color : Deep purple red. Nose : Raspberry, a hint of violet, a touch of olive and "tapenade", of rosemary, with a dominante of spice. Mouth : Full flavoured, deep taste, with a finish of wood, spices and vanilla.