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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
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.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Grilled sea bass with beurre blanc The wine's mineral-rich texture and moderate acidity suit firm white fish.More wines for sea bass →
- Roasted white asparagus with brown butter Beeswax and almond notes in the wine are natural with asparagus and browned butter.More wines for vegetables and salads →
With cheese
How to serve Saint-Peray Les Tanneurs
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1994Chapoutier 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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