M. Chapoutier : Domaine Souffle de Solaure Muscat Petits Grains Passerillés 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Advice for Domaine Souffle de Solaure Muscat Petits Grains Passerillés 2023 by M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Color
The color captivates with its straw-yellow hue and coppery reflections.

Nose
The bouquet combines exotic notes of candied citrus, accented by coriander and mild spices, with a subtle touch of vanilla and cinnamon.

Palate
Generous and ample, the palate is carried by flavors of dried rose and candied mango, leading to a fresh finish with spicy accents.

Food and Wine Pairings

Melon served with Bayonne ham, a skillet of roasted figs, or even a raspberry tartlet are refined pairings with this cuvée.

Serving

Ideally enjoyed at a temperature between 10 and 12°C.

A delicate Rhône Valley passerillé wine with a fine aromatic expression

The Estate

Created in 1808 in the Rhône Valley at Tain-l'Hermitage, M. Chapoutier now spans several continents with vineyards in France, Portugal, Australia, and Spain. Michel Chapoutier has led this family house since 1990, accompanied by his daughter Mathilde, who became the group's Commercial Director in 2017. A pioneer of biodynamics since 1990, the estate stands out for its braille labels since 1996 and its exceptional single-vineyard cuvées from the Hermitage terroirs.

The Vineyard

This Domaine Souffle de Solaure Muscat Petits Grains Passerillés is a Vin de France produced from vines thriving on Oxfordian limestone marls in the southern Vercors, at 570 meters altitude. This unique geographic feature allows for grapes with greater acidity and an ideal balance.

The name of the estate refers to the Solaure, the local wind blowing in Saillans, the terroir where the vineyards are located.

Winemaking and Aging

The grapes are hand-harvested after a 30 to 40-day passerillage on the vine, naturally concentrating sugars and aromas. Whole-cluster pressing is followed by a light settling and long fermentation with indigenous yeasts in demi-muids. Fermentation stops naturally around 140 g/L of residual sugar. Aged for 24 months on fine lees to develop richness and complexity.

Grape Variety

100% Muscat Petits Grains.