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2006 M. Chapoutier Crozes-Ermitage Les Varonniers
Syrah
- France
- Rhône
- Northern Rhône
- Crozes-Hermitage
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Community Tasting Notes 58
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peternelson wrote: 89 points
July 18, 2022 - Rich, creamy, lots of ripe stewed red fruits, nice but this is a wine that should be consumed earlier than later I think, to have that ripe luscious fruity flavor profile. Four Seasons Beverly Hills Somm party
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Hanibal Likes this wine: 92 points
May 13, 2022 - Probably topping at this stage. Tannins are fully resolved. The wine was really singing at opening, did not decant and was a good decision as after a few hours it started to loose its fruit profile.
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Neecies Likes this wine:
March 21, 2022 - Did not decant in advance, and I'm glad. Instantly welcoming with notes of black cherry, raspberry, green olive, cactus, and iron. Could be mistaken for a St. Joseph. One guy said, "I thought I hated Chapoutier. Just changed my mind." Excellent.
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Neecies Likes this wine:
March 17, 2022 - Mostly red raspberry fruit, rare beef, black olive, sweet roasted fennel, and a lot of sage-y garrique on the finish. Also some grenache-like spice. Exceeds expectations for a C-H.
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wsammons Likes this wine: 92 points
May 26, 2021 - Needed a bit of time to breathe but came to life with smooth red fruit; seems to be fully integrated. It is possible this might get a bit better with age
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By Josh Raynolds
January/February 2008, IWC Issue #136 (link)(Maison Chapoutier Crozes-Ermitage Les Varonnieres) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
7/17/2011 (link) 90 points(M. Chapoutier Crozes-Ermitage Les Varonniers) Dark purple red violet color; dried berry, blackberry, chocolate, pepper nose; tasty, tart berry, charcoal, pepper, roasted berry palate; medium-plus finish 90+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- Type Red
- Producer M. Chapoutier
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Crozes-Ermitage Les Varonniers
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Northern Rhône
- Appellation Crozes-Hermitage
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 36 (10%)
- In Cellars 145 (39%)
- Consumed 192 (51%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerM. Chapoutier
- VarietySyrah
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionNorthern Rhône
- AppellationCrozes-Hermitage
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