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2008 Maison Chapoutier Crozes-Ermitage Les Varonnieres
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About Maison Chapoutier

Maison Chapoutier, the first négociant and producer to mark their bottlings with braille, was established in 1879 by Polydor Chapoutier. The business has remained family owned since then and is now run by Michel Chapoutier. His hands off approach to winemaking has lead to a resurgence in quality at Maison Chapoutier, which now produces some of the finest wines in the Rhone region of France.

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2008 Maison Chapoutier Crozes-Ermitage Les Varonnieres

Producer: Maison Chapoutier
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Syrah/Shiraz
Origin: France
Region: Rhone
Appellation: Crozes Hermitage

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89 Points | International Wine Cellar , January/February 2011

($55) Vivid ruby. Aromas of dark berry preserves, violet and spices, with a building peppery quality. Lush and sappy on entry, then firmer in the mid-palate, offering dark berry and bitter cherry flavors and a kiss of cracked pepper. The sweet finish lingers with good spiciness and clarity.

91 Points | Wine Spectator
89 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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