M. Chapoutier : Domaine de Tournon "Lady's Lane" 2025

Characteristics and tasting advice for Domaine de Tournon "Lady's Lane" 2025 by M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Appearance

The wine displays a deep red color, enlivened by bright purple highlights.

Nose

The nose opens with indulgent aromas of cherry and fully ripe red fruits, delicately underscored by subtle notes of dark chocolate.

Palate

The palate is rich and full-bodied, driven by intense flavors of red fruits, enhanced by a touch of mocha and spices. The long and flavorful finish lingers on fine, elegant tannins.

A full-bodied and balanced red wine from Heathcote, Australia

The estate

Established in 1808 in Tain-L’Hermitage, the Maison M. Chapoutier now embodies the elite of the greatest names in Rhône Valley wines.

A winegrower and négociant, Michel Chapoutier has, over the vintages, led this family business to the very top. The wines of Maison Chapoutier are recognized for their refinement and outstanding quality by the most discerning connoisseurs across the globe. A man of many talents, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by American critic Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier’s daughter, has taken over the reins of this iconic house, overseeing a vineyard of more than 350 hectares across the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley.

Over the vintages, Maison M. Chapoutier has developed its expertise within vineyards in Alsace, Roussillon, as well as in Australia.

The vineyard

Domaine de Tournon "Lady's Lane" is a wine from Victoria made from vines grown on red soils dating back to the Cambrian era.

The vintage

In Australia, the 2025 vintage shows a harvest slightly below average due to climatic hazards and deliberate yield restrictions. Spring frosts caused localized losses, while the summer heat and drought increased the risk of wildfires.
However, these dry conditions promoted good sanitary status and even ripening. The grapes therefore show excellent quality, with controlled volumes and satisfactory ripeness.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes are destemmed and then transferred into concrete vats for fermentation. The maceration is long (4 to 6 weeks) and extraction is gentle. Aging is carried out 100% in French oak barrels, with a low proportion of new barrels (10–15%) for a duration of 14 months.

Blend

The Domaine de Tournon "Lady's Lane" 2025 by M. Chapoutier is made from 100% Syrah.