Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Carré d'agneau rôti aux herbes
    Firm tannin and alpine-herb aromas complement herb-roasted rack of lamb.
  • Pintade farcie aux cèpes
    Porcini-stuffed guinea fowl matches the wine's earthy, structured character.
  • Beaufort d'alpage
    High-altitude alpine cheese mirrors the wine's high-altitude origin.

How to serve Chiroubles Cuvée Prestige

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Carré d'agneau rôti aux herbes, Pintade farcie aux cèpes, Beaufort d'alpage. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Cuvée Prestige was established at Domaine Émile Cheysson to highlight older-vine Chiroubles parcels at the domaine's highest elevations, providing greater depth and structure than the estate classique.

  1. 1990: Cuvée Prestige first released as a parcel-selection at Cheysson

Facts

Producer
Domaine Émile Cheysson · visiting guide
Grapes
Gamay
Classification
Chiroubles AOC
Oak
Old Burgundy barrels 10 months
ABV
13.0%
Price
€18-26 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Chiroubles Cuvée Prestige

What does Chiroubles Cuvée Prestige taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Cheysson's parcel-selection Cuvée Prestige from older vines at Chiroubles' coolest high-altitude sites: deeper fruit concentration, firmer structure and genuine ageing potential.

When should I drink Chiroubles Cuvée Prestige?

Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Chiroubles Cuvée Prestige?

Carré d'agneau rôti aux herbes is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pintade farcie aux cèpes and Beaufort d'alpage. Firm tannin and alpine-herb aromas complement herb-roasted rack of lamb.

What grapes are in Chiroubles Cuvée Prestige?

The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Chiroubles AOC.

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