M. Chapoutier & Anne-Sophie Pic "Lieu-dit Le Pin" 2018
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Description
Tasting characteristics and advice for M. Chapoutier & Anne-Sophie Pic "Lieu-dit Le Pin" 2018
Tasting
Color
The color reveals a pale gold hue with anise-tinted reflections, enhanced by a fine and elegant effervescence.
Nose
Expressive and complex, the nose unveils aromas of yellow-fleshed fruits accompanied by delicate spices. Slightly toasted notes blend with praline and lemon-scented linden, creating a refined and harmonious bouquet.
Palate
The broad attack reveals a creamy mousse that envelops the palate. The mid-palate is sculpted and savory, extended by persistent delicate smoked and spiced notes.
Food and wine pairings
This effervescent Saint-Péray pairs perfectly with noble shellfish such as Scottish langoustine, enhanced by refined accompaniments like honey-sage and absinthe pepper.
Service and aging
Best enjoyed at a temperature of 7-8°C.
An effervescent wine from the Rhône Valley born of the collaboration between M. Chapoutier and Anne-Sophie Pic
The estate
Founded in 1808 in the Rhône Valley, M. Chapoutier now spans many hectares across several Rhône appellations. Led by Michel Chapoutier since the 1980s, the family house is now represented by his daughter Mathilde, commercial director since 2017. A pioneer of biodynamics, she has stood out since 1996 through its braille labels and parcel-by-parcel vinification across numerous distinct terroirs.
The vineyard
The result of a collaboration between Maison M. Chapoutier & French chef Anne-Sophie Pic, this "Lieu-dit Le Pin" 2018 is an effervescent Saint-Péray wine produced from the plots of the former Auberge Pic, the family's very first restaurant. These vineyards are planted on gently sloping, east-facing soils composed of granite sands interspersed with loess.
Winemaking and aging
Hand-harvested before a long, delicate 4-hour pressing to extract only the purest juices. After cold settling, fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in demi-muids previously used for two to three wines. A 10-month aging on fine lees with minimal lees stirring precedes bottling and secondary fermentation. Riddling and aging on laths extend over 36 months in cellars before disgorgement carried out 3 to 6 months prior to release, with no dosage.
Grape variety
100% Marsanne.
