What it pairs with
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Oysters Rockefeller
Floral, light-bodied Chiroubles is exceptional with rich oyster preparations. -
Grilled langoustines with tarragon butter
One of the rare reds that complements shellfish; the floral register enhances sweet langoustine. -
Goat cheese and tomato tart
Fresh acidity and floral delicacy suit a light summer tart.
How to serve Chiroubles
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. Oysters Rockefeller, Grilled langoustines with tarragon butter, Goat cheese and tomato tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Lafarge-Vial's Chiroubles draws from the highest-altitude cru, bringing the same Burgundy precision to a lighter, more ethereal style of Gamay. The biodynamic approach preserves the altitude-driven freshness.
- 2016 — First Chiroubles cuvee by Lafarge-Vial from high-altitude granite
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Lafarge-Vial
- Grapes
- Gamay
- Classification
- Chiroubles AOC
- Oak
- Old Burgundy foudres, biodynamic, minimal intervention
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 20-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2016
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Chiroubles
When should I drink Chiroubles?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chiroubles?
Oysters Rockefeller is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled langoustines with tarragon butter and Goat cheese and tomato tart. Floral, light-bodied Chiroubles is exceptional with rich oyster preparations.
Is Chiroubles vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Chiroubles?
The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Chiroubles AOC.