M. Chapoutier La Ciboise Luberon 2022
Price: $14.95
Channel: LCBO Vintages
Producer: M. Chapoutier
Country: France
Region: Provence
Appellation: Luberon AOC
Grapes: Grenache and Syrah (%NA)
Alcohol by Volume: 14.5%
Sugar Content: 3 grams per litre
Chapoutier doesn’t reveal the precentage split between Grenache and Syrah in La Ciboise. My guess is it’s close to 50-50: look for cherry, then blackfruit and a touch of white pepper. It’s long way from L’Hermitage to the Luberon, and this is a rich and juicy wine, with silky fruit tannins – it’s made in entirely in concrete.
The value is extraordinary; I wonder if there are consumers who look past it because of the low price point? I might have if were from another house. There is one caveat: to enjoy this wine you have to be able tolerate a touch of acetone-scented volatile acidity. I like a seasoning of this classic Rhône nail polish note. For me it actually accentuates the lush fruit notes. Others disagree. If you’re not sure, for $15, it’s still worth the risk.
https://www.lcbo.com/en/m-chapoutier-la-ciboise-luberon-43441
This wine recommendation was originally published at the MJ Wine Box Substack at https://malcolmjolley.substack.com/p/every-wine-everywhere-all-at-once.