Crozes-Hermitage Sicamor

Spicy beef and coral lentils.

The story began with Michel Chapoutier a unique man with a thirst for knowledge definitely one of a kind. Michel is openminded and always willing to learn. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character. That which gives the wines their signature style. This now forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos and our team strives to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer.

Blend of different terroirs. Coarse-grained stony granite (Tournon granite) on the western side of the Hermitage hill. Puddingstone on the eastern side of the Hermitage hill. Terrace of river alluvium in Les Chassis area.

The wine goes into barrel warm. The barrels used are demi-muids previously used for 4-5 fills. It spends 12 months in barrel, then 6 months in concrete tank to further hone the structure.

Traditional vinification, destemmed grapes. Fermentation lasts 10 days in rough concrete tanks. Maceration lasts 4 to 5 weeks.