From Sigi Hiss
, at 02. February 2011 08:26
Tain l’Hermitage – January 18, 2011 – Recent tastings of 2010 Northern Rhone wines at Maison M.Chapoutier were an excellent opportunity for Michel Chapoutier to give his first impressions on the quality of this vintage for each appellation. Before considering any specific appellation, he first declared: « After the exuberance of the grape varieties in 2009 wines, welcome to the exuberance of the soils in 2010. In the 2010 vintage, wines deliver a magnificent definition, with minerality, elegance and a great tension.»
Appellation Cote-Rotie 2010
« The flowering was less generous than in 2009 and Nature has therefore regulated the load by vine. Grapes have benefited from a remarkable natural concentration. »
Wines : « A black colour and a complex and intense nose of ripe and fresh black fruit. Beautiful floral aromas (Violet…). Full bodied, very elegant with tanins and a great balance. Finish shows a splendid mineral tension. » (Tasting Mordorée
2010)
Appellation Condrieu 2010
« The flowering was generous on the viognier grapes and the very northern climate in 2010 allowed harvesting grapes with remarkable fresh aromas. Immediately we knew this vintage would deliver finesse. »
Wines : « The result is in accordance with our expectations. The nose shows beautiful fresh aromas. Notes of exotic fruit, litchi, pineapple, but also notes of citrus fruits, green lemon and apricot. On the palate, the wine is full bodied, refreshing
and delivers minerality. The structure, supported by a beautiful acidity, is well balanced. Finish is persistent and aromatic. »
Appellation Saint Joseph White 2010
« Flowering was even less generous than in 2009. We harvested beautiful grapes full of concentration and minerality. »
Wines : « At first, nose expresses power and aromatic complexity with a mix of citrus fruit, fennel and some very elegant reduction typical from granitic soils. The mouth, rich and powerful, expresses the mineral tension from granitic soil with an impressive precision. Floral, mineral notes, with fennel and anise aromas and and a beautiful “bitter almond” finish. The refreshing signature of a perfect Marsanne on Granitic soil. » (Tasting White Granit 2010)
Appellation Saint Joseph Red 2010
« In 2010, Saint Joseph wines from the southern part of the district are more powerful than those from the northern part which deliver an extraordinary purity.»
Wines : « A nose full of black fruit with a strong mineral accent. Graphite, carbon, impression of a stone burnt by the sun. The tension on the palate, the important and delicate tannic structure as well as and the minerality from a granitic soil make this wine unique. Aromatic persistence is impressive with a full, complex and tense sensation.
» (Tasting Les Granits 2010)
Appellation Crozes Hermitage Red 2010
Wines : « A very intense nose, with black and red fruit notes (black cherry), lovely vegetal and floral aromas (violet). The attack is massive, tanins add beautifully to the structure of the wine. Full bodied and balanced with a nice mineral tension. A finish with a great precision and some black fruit. » (Tasting Varonniers 2010)
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