In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1990 — Cuvée Prestige first released as a parcel-selection at Cheysson
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Émile Cheysson
- 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.