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.
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)