In the glass

Medium-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Grouse rôtie
    Mineral Gamay with firm structure matches the gamey intensity of roasted grouse.
  • Perdrix aux choux
    Earthy cabbage-and-partridge is a natural pairing for the wine's granite mineral notes.
  • Livarot
    Punchy washed-rind Livarot finds structure in the wine's firm tannin.

History

La Pas de la Mule ('the mule's step') is Cheysson's top single-parcel Chiroubles, named after the old donkey path that traverses the steepest section of the domaine's highest vineyard. The wine is made only in exceptional vintages.

  1. 2002 — La Pas de la Mule first released as Cheysson's prestige single-parcel Chiroubles

Facts

Producer
Domaine Émile Cheysson
Grapes
Gamay
Classification
Chiroubles AOC
Oak
Old barrels 12 months
ABV
13.5%
Price
€24-34 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
2002

Tags

dry firm tannin gamay hidden gem high acid medium body medium term mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old vines old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price trade up single vineyard still red
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