Description
Karim Vionnet’s Les Vieilles Vignes de Chiroubles produces a bright and vibrant wine! … A lovely floral note of wilted roses accompanies delicate fruitiness. The aromatic profile detected on the nose is reflected on the palate, underpinned by remarkable energy. The gentle, refined and angular tannins lend the wine a certain distinction. A truly fine Chiroubles cuvée that will pair beautifully with pistachio-flavoured Lyonnais sausage, wild boar pâté or stuffed mushrooms.
In the vineyard, in the cellar
Karim Vionnet’s plots are located mainly in the communes of Quincié, Beaujeu and Lantignié. These plots are situated on the mid-slopes, with soil types varying greatly from one plot to another: marl, schist and sand. Karim is not certified organic, but his viticulture is entirely natural. No use of plant protection products, pesticides or other chemicals. He maintains a rich organic life in his soils, prioritising the enhancement of his terroir. The same applies in the cellar, with winemaking as natural as possible: indigenous yeasts, no added sugar and virtually no sulphites.
The Chiroubles appellation
The Chiroubles vineyard is situated north of the Rhône, in the heart of the village from which it takes its name. The AOC nestles on hillsides arranged in granite cirques, at altitudes between 250 and 450 metres. Their alternation with valleys thus ensures optimal exposure for the vines. Here lie the highest vineyards in the Beaujolais region (slopes often exceed 30%), a guarantee of freshness in the context of current climate change. The winegrowers of Chiroubles are often described as ‘heroic’, such is the manual and meticulous nature of the work on these rugged slopes.
(source: www.beaujolais.com)
What to eat with a Karim Vionnet Chiroubles Vieilles Vignes?
- Lyonnais pistachio sausage
- Charcuterie
- Stuffed mushrooms
- Glazed salmon with soy sauce.
- Wild boar rind pâté.
