COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Jean-Michel Gérin
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Champine Syrah is crafted by the legendary Northern Rhône producer Jean-Michel Gérin. Located in Ampuis, the heart of Côte-Rôtie, the Gérin estate established this cuvée to offer an accessible, fresh, and vibrant expression of Northern Rhône Syrah. Sourced from vineyards just outside the formal Côte-Rôtie appellation boundaries on the plains and hillsides of the Collines Rhodaniennes, this wine captures the classic varietal character of Syrah without the heavy oak or long aging requirements of its grander siblings.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
La Champine is sourced from vines located just meters outside the prestigious Côte-Rôtie appellation boundary.
Fact 02
Jean-Michel Gérin is a pioneer in Côte-Rôtie, helping to revitalize the region's steep terraced vineyards in the 1980s.
Fact 03
The name 'La Champine' refers to the specific lieu-dit where the Gérin family's house and some of their vineyards are located.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are 100% destemmed to preserve bright fruit flavors and manage tannin extraction. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to maintain freshness. The wine is then aged for approximately 12 months, primarily in stainless steel and older oak barrels (demi-muids), ensuring that the oak influence remains subtle and the pure, peppery fruit of the Syrah grape takes center stage.
