{"product_id":"m-chapoutier-les-meysonniers-crozes-hermitage-2021-750ml","title":"M Chapoutier Les Meysonniers Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2021 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM. Chapoutier Les Meysonniers Crozes-Hermitage 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic Northern Rhône Syrah from one of Chapoutier's flagship village-level cuvées. Crozes-Hermitage lies just north of Hermitage, offering more approachable, earlier-drinking Syrah with vibrant fruit and peppery finesse rather than the massive power of its prestigious neighbor. \"Les Meysonniers\" comes from a selection of plots (often the southern and eastern parts of the appellation), organically farmed in line with Chapoutier's biodynamic philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlend and Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e from Northern Rhône vineyards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2021 vintage was cooler and leaner in the Northern Rhône, emphasizing freshness, energy, and elegance over ripe power — a hallmark that shows in the wine's bright acidity and precise structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged primarily in \u003cstrong\u003econcrete tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e (around 85%) with a small portion in oak (about 15%), which preserves purity and adds subtle texture without heavy toast or vanilla. This results in a wine that's pure, crunchy, and food-friendly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep purplish-ruby red, intense and bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fruity and aromatic with sour cherries, blueberries, black raspberries, red currants, violets\/floral notes, black pepper, and subtle savory elements like smoke, dried herbs, crushed iron\/graphite, or a hint of cured meat\/earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium-bodied with finely grained, silky tannins and lively acidity. Flavors of crunchy dark berries, wild berry, peppery spice, and savory undertones. It's described as delicate yet concentrated, harmonious, elegant, and precise — with a fresh, salivating finish that shows great energy and balance. Not overly tannic or heavy; it opens nicely with air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCritics liked the 2021: \u003cstrong\u003e91 points James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e (fruity, delicate, precise with crunchy berries) and \u003cstrong\u003e90 points Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e (savory, gentle-styled with wild berry, smoked meat, white pepper, and floral perfume). It drinks well now through the early 2030s, though it can develop more complexity with a couple more years of bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M Chapoutier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52808353382719,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7912\/6079\/files\/Les-Meyonniers-Rouge-NV-Bottle-286x1000.jpg?v=1776544667","url":"https:\/\/munkmafia.com\/products\/m-chapoutier-les-meysonniers-crozes-hermitage-2021-750ml","provider":"Munk Mafia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}