Aurélien Chatagnier - Saint-Joseph "La Sybarite" 2020 (750ml)
Price: $55.99
| Producer | Aurélien Chatagnier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône Valley |
| Varietal | Rhone Blend |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 200602 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Aurélien Chatagnier Description
Aurélien Chatagnier founded his own domaine in 2002, when he was just in his early 20s. He doesn’t come from a winemaking family, but as a teenager, he worked in the vines for Domaine Jamet, where he became inspired to learn more about winemaking. He worked for several years with François Villard, who eventually pushed him to head out on his own. Starting with just over one hectare of rented vines, Aurélien has steadily built up a domaine of almost 10 hectares by purchasing, bartering, and replanting vineyards around the town of Saint-Pierre-de-Boeuf at the northern extreme of the Saint-Joseph appellation. The vineyards are rooted predominantly in granite soils and are very steep. The house style leans towards a lean, pure style of winemaking, and beautifully depicts the reason why some of the best producers in the area decided to pass the torch over to Aurélien as one of the best young winemakers in the region.
Having scrapped together his own domaine over the years, Aurélien is particularly attached to each of his vineyards, and has given them adopted names like “Pied Cassé” (where he fell off a wall and broke his foot) and “Le Teuf” (French slang for a big party). Aurélien spends much of the winter season building traditional stone walls in his vines to prevent erosion and to allow for additional planting on the punishingly steep slopes around Saint-Pierre-le-Boeuf.
For vinification and élevage, Aurélien works simply in a small and cramped cellar beneath his 17th century farmhouse.
A Sybarite is a person who is self-indulgent in their search for sensuous luxury. Chatagnier's Sybarite is a blend of Syrah from 4 communes: Ardoix, Charnas, Malleval, and Limony, all hailing from granite soils and south-southeastern exposure.
Vinous: 92 Points
Glass-staining ruby. Fresh cherry, blackberry, candied licorice, bacon and potpourri aromas are complemented by a smoky mineral top note. Bright and energetic on the palate, offering focused red and dark berry, cracked pepper and floral pastille flavors with a suggestion of salty alive. Finishes with smoky mineral and floral notes, harmonious tannins and very good tenacity.
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