{"product_id":"tournon-mathilda-victoria-shiraz-2019-750ml-14","title":"Tournon Mathilda Victoria Shiraz 2019 750ml +14%","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM. Chapoutier Domaine Tournon Mathilda Shiraz 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e is an approachable, elegant Australian Shiraz from Michel Chapoutier's Domaine Tournon project in the \u003cstrong\u003ePyrenees region of Victoria\u003c\/strong\u003e. Chapoutier (a Rhône specialist) established this estate in 2007, focusing on biodynamic\/organic farming and cooler-climate Syrah\/Shiraz to produce balanced, peppery wines with finesse rather than overripe jamminess. \"Mathilda\" is an entry-level cuvée in the range, emphasizing fruit purity and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlend and Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e (Syrah).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced entirely from the Pyrenees vineyards (cooler climate with diverse soils: podzolic layers of clay and ferruginous schists).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganically farmed and certified (biodynamic influences in Chapoutier's philosophy).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged entirely in \u003cstrong\u003ecement or stainless-steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e (no oak influence) and bottled after about 12 months. This preserves freshness, vibrant fruit, and a pure expression of the grape and terroir without vanilla or toast notes. Alcohol around \u003cstrong\u003e14.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 2019 vintage in Australia was very good overall, delivering ripe yet balanced fruit despite some heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brilliant dark ruby color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep and aromatic with black fruits (blackberry, plum, dark cherry, ripe red berry), pepper (white pepper prominent), spice (cloves), floral hints (violet), and savory herbs (thyme).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Supple and \"greedy\" (juicy\/generous) with silky, elegant tannins. Flavors echo the nose — dark berries, plum, savory white pepper and spice. Medium-bodied with good freshness, persistent finish, and smooth texture. It's described as balanced, velvety, and focused, with a lithe structure rather than heavy extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a classic cool-climate Australian Shiraz: peppery and savory with ripe fruit, but elegant and food-friendly. It drinks well now (in 2026) and should hold nicely for a few more years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M Chapoutier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52808312455487,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7912\/6079\/files\/tournon-mathilda-shiraz-nv-bottle-scaled.jpg?v=1776543855","url":"https:\/\/munkmafia.com\/products\/tournon-mathilda-victoria-shiraz-2019-750ml-14","provider":"Munk Mafia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}