Christophe Chapillon, French, married with 2 children, was born and lived in Tours, a town in the Loire Valley (France). In the 90’s he moved to Aragon, Spain. In 2006, he decided to follow the family adventure (his uncle being an oenologist in the Loire) and started his own winemaking business. With the help of Cesar Langa (owner of the oldest family estate in Aragon), he launched the ‘Chapillon’ brand. A line of modern and unique, exclusive wines, very different from those usually produced in this area. They are mainly Spanish wines, but with a discreet French influence.

About the wine

In France, there are certain challenges with the ripening of Petit Verdot, but on the Iberian Peninsula, very interesting wines are being produced thanks to the greater number of sunshine hours in Spanish viticulture.

Grapevines

Small, loosely packed bunches with very long stems. Small berries of uniform size, with dark violet skin, spherical shape, a very prominent style remnant, thick ring and long pedicels, making the berries hard to detach. Thick skin. Unpigmented, compact, very juicy pulp with a raspberry flavour. Vines are of medium vigour with very short internodes and a semi-upright growth. Late budding and ripening. Very fertile variety.

Tasting notes

Petit Verdot offers intense aromas of cherries and ripe plums. The fruit produces a full-bodied, deeply coloured wine, reminiscent of raspberries and forest fruits. Blended with 10% Tannat, it adds body and colour to the mix. Tannat is a French red grape variety known for its high acidity and strong tannins. Today, Chapillon has achieved a smooth blend, resulting in an elegant and juicy wine.

Food pairing

The wine pairs perfectly with red meats, poultry, stews and cheeses.