Wine for sale: Champet

Champet

Domaine Champet is a major player in the Côte-Rôtie appellation (northern Rhône Valley). Originally established by Emile Champet, the three hectares of Syrah vines north of Ampuis are now tended with the greatest care by his son Joël. Growing in one of the most prestigious appellations in the Rhône Valley, the vines are unique in that they grow on sloping ground, enclosed by stone walls known as cheys. These walls, some of which date back to Roman times, soften the steep slopes of some parcels and ease the winegrower’s arduous labour. The vines thrive in a perfectly balanced climate, with mild winters and hot summers. In the winery, the domain’s low interventionist winemaking techniques result in beautifully coloured Syrah wines that are rich in tannin and boast an exceptional range of aromas, delighting the most demanding Côte-Rôtie connoisseurs.