Vignobles Levet Côte-Rôtie La Chavaroche

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Vignobles Levet

Vignobles Levet Côte-Rôtie La Chavaroche

France, Rhone

Red wine

4.8

Expert Rating

4.0

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Vignobles Levet Côte-Rôtie La Chavaroche is an exceptional wine from the esteemed Levet family winery, located in the prestigious Côte-Rôtie appellation of the Northern Rhône Valley in France. This wine is made from 100% Syrah grapes sourced from the single vineyard La Chavaroche, known for its steep, terraced slopes and unique schist soils, which contribute to the wine's intense minerality and complexity. The grapes wewere fermented in open-top concrete vats. The wine is then aged for circa 24 months in a combination of old oak barrels, which helps to soften the tannins and add subtle oak influence without overpowering the fruit.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

It features a deep ruby color and an aromatic bouquet of dark berries, black olives, violets, and smoky bacon, with hints of pepper and earth.On the palate, it is full-bodied and robust, with firm yet fine-grained tannins, and flavors of blackberry, plum, and licorice, complemented by a pronounced mineral streak and savory notes. The finish is long and complex, showcasing the wine's excellent balance and aging potential.

EXPERT RATING

4.8

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: Vignobles Levet

Region: Rhone

The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.0

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