5ème Grand Cru Classé (1855)• Farming: Certified biodynamic since 2010
leaving each for two years in small oak barrels
the salesperson told me that it would be an odyssey
Gaze upon the mahogany elixir and allow its enticing aromas to transport you through time
followed by touches of dark chocolate in the background
Domaine de la Chapelle des Bois Chiroubles Shiraz Blend 5ème Grand Cru Classé (1855)•Lifted and transparent, this Chiroubles opens with tart red cherry, alpine strawberry, and crushed raspberry, accented by violet, dried thyme, and a cool wash of granitic stone. The palate is light bodied but finely etched, driven by brisk, mouthwatering acidity and a delicate dusting of sandy tannins that give just enough shape. Theres a quiet savory notewhite pepper, wet earththat carries through the mid palate before a clean, floral, mineral