Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 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

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong, Waxy And Mineral finish

Aroma: peach blossom, beeswax, almond, white flowers, ginger

Palate: rich stone fruit, creamy texture, mineral backbone, hazelnut, long finish

Chapoutier's Saint-Peray from biodynamic Marsanne vines. One of the most accessible introductions to this underappreciated appellation; rich, textural and mineral.

What it pairs with

  • Chicken with cream and tarragon
    Rich Marsanne and cream-based chicken is a classic regional pairing.
  • Grilled sea bass with beurre blanc
    The wine's mineral-rich texture and moderate acidity suit firm white fish.
  • Roasted white asparagus with brown butter
    Beeswax and almond notes in the wine are natural with asparagus and browned butter.

How to serve Saint-Peray Les Tanneurs

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Chicken with cream and tarragon, Grilled sea bass with beurre blanc, Roasted white asparagus with brown butter. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Les Tanneurs is Chapoutier's Saint-Peray from biodynamic Marsanne parcels. The appellation is named after the tanneries that once occupied the hillsides above the town of Saint-Peray.

  1. 1994: Chapoutier introduces Les Tanneurs as the house's Saint-Peray expression

Facts

Producer
M. Chapoutier · visiting guide
Grapes
Marsanne (100%)
Classification
Saint-Peray AOC
Oak
10 months in used French oak barrels
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 25-40 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
1994
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
ECOCERT

Frequently asked about Saint-Peray Les Tanneurs

What does Saint-Peray Les Tanneurs taste like?

On the nose, peach blossom, beeswax, almond, white flowers, ginger. On the palate, rich stone fruit, creamy texture, mineral backbone, hazelnut, long finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long, waxy and mineral finish. Chapoutier's Saint-Peray from biodynamic Marsanne vines. One of the most accessible introductions to this underappreciated appellation; rich, textural and mineral.

When should I drink Saint-Peray Les Tanneurs?

Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Saint-Peray Les Tanneurs?

Chicken with cream and tarragon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled sea bass with beurre blanc and Roasted white asparagus with brown butter. Rich Marsanne and cream-based chicken is a classic regional pairing.

What grapes are in Saint-Peray Les Tanneurs?

The blend is Marsanne (100%). The wine is classified as Saint-Peray AOC.

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