Wine Cote-Rotie "La Mordoree" AOC, 1999

Cote Rotie, which means "roasted slopes" is a tiny vineyard just below Lyon, on the northern end of the valley of the Rhone. These are one of the oldest vineyards in the Rhone Valley: they were known in Rome before our era. There is an old legend that the owner of the Cote Rotie Mr. Mozhiron, who had two daughters, blonde and brunette, each commanded by "shore." Thus were born the names - Côte Blonde and Côte Brune. The area in which it grows grapes for "La Mordoree", located in Côte Blonde. Here are planted only Syrah and Viognier. Grapes on these ancient terraces being protected from cold northern winds and mistral, generously poured by southeast sun. After maturation, it is manually collected and vinified in open wooden vats at a temperature no higher than 32 ° C. Wine aging occurs in 225 liter barrels for 14-18 months. "La Mordoree" is not filtered. Wine obtained with deep tannins and a delicate aroma of undergrowth and black fruit. Aging potential of this wine - more than 20 years.

Name Chapoutier present in the Rhône Valley since 1808 year. Distant ancestor Chapoutier - Polydor was the first who began to buy vines, becoming not just a winegrower but wine producer and businessman. The current president of the Wine House - Michel Chapoutier - a representative of the seventh generation of the family, a person charismatic and energetic, curious and visionary. Before becoming a winemaker, Michel traveled. During these visits, he carefully studied the diversity, richness and subtlety of wine. In his farm he managed to combine this knowledge with the rich traditions of the family.