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M. Chapoutier Saint-Joseph 'Le Clos' 2021
Vintage Character
2021 Maison M. Chapoutier Saint-Joseph "Le Clos" is a Sélection Parcellaire from the Saint-Joseph AOP, a single-site Syrah drawn from one of the appellation’s historic enclosed parcels. The 2021 growing season in the Northern Rhône was marked by spring frost and a cooler, more uneven season, yielding a more classical, finely structured expression that rewards decanting and cellaring rather than sheer power. Its identity is rooted in Saint-Joseph’s steep, well-drained granitic slopes, where Syrah gains both dark-fruited depth and the peppery, mineral tension that makes the appellation so distinctive.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, Le Clos shows blackberry, black cherry and cassis layered with violet, cracked black pepper and a hint of smoked meat, followed by graphite and subtle spice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, taut and precise, with fresh acidity, firm but polished tannins, and a long, savory finish shaped more by granite-born lift than by overt richness. Pair it with herb-crusted lamb rack, duck breast with roasted shallots, or grilled king oyster mushrooms.
Winery Background
Founded in 1808 in Tain-l’Hermitage, Maison M. Chapoutier stands among the Rhône’s reference-point producers, and under Michel Chapoutier it became a leading advocate for biodynamic viticulture and transparent site expression. The estate’s parcel wines are designed to translate individual terroirs rather than a house style, with meticulous vineyard work, very selective fruit, and élevage intended to frame rather than dominate the wine. That philosophy, together with the rarity of this tiny clos and Chapoutier’s long mastery of Northern Rhône Syrah, makes Le Clos especially compelling for collectors who value precision, origin and pedigree.
2021 Maison M. Chapoutier Saint-Joseph "Le Clos" is a Sélection Parcellaire from the Saint-Joseph AOP, a single-site Syrah drawn from one of the appellation’s historic enclosed parcels. The 2021 growing season in the Northern Rhône was marked by spring frost and a cooler, more uneven season, yielding a more classical, finely structured expression that rewards decanting and cellaring rather than sheer power. Its identity is rooted in Saint-Joseph’s steep, well-drained granitic slopes, where Syrah gains both dark-fruited depth and the peppery, mineral tension that makes the appellation so distinctive.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, Le Clos shows blackberry, black cherry and cassis layered with violet, cracked black pepper and a hint of smoked meat, followed by graphite and subtle spice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, taut and precise, with fresh acidity, firm but polished tannins, and a long, savory finish shaped more by granite-born lift than by overt richness. Pair it with herb-crusted lamb rack, duck breast with roasted shallots, or grilled king oyster mushrooms.
Winery Background
Founded in 1808 in Tain-l’Hermitage, Maison M. Chapoutier stands among the Rhône’s reference-point producers, and under Michel Chapoutier it became a leading advocate for biodynamic viticulture and transparent site expression. The estate’s parcel wines are designed to translate individual terroirs rather than a house style, with meticulous vineyard work, very selective fruit, and élevage intended to frame rather than dominate the wine. That philosophy, together with the rarity of this tiny clos and Chapoutier’s long mastery of Northern Rhône Syrah, makes Le Clos especially compelling for collectors who value precision, origin and pedigree.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryM. Chapoutier
Grape VarietiesSyrah
WinemakerMichel Chapoutier
CountryFrance
Expert RatingRP 93-95
RegionRhone Valley
Production VolumeMicro production (approx. 2,000–2,500 bottles)
Sub-regionSaint-Joseph
SweetnessDry
Classification (Ranking)—
Alcohol Level13.5
Format750ml
Prices
EMW Fine Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$1,000
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