M. Chapoutier's Domaine Tournon Mathilda Shiraz is an intriguing Australian wine that abounds with elegance. Its vibrant ruby hue introduces rich berry aromas with notes of spice and earth. On the palate, a complex blend of dark cherry, blackcurrant and subtle smoky oak arrests your senses, balanced by a delicate peppery edge. Velvety tannins lend structure to this medium-bodied Shiraz, culminating in a lengthy, satisfying finish. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, this wine showcases the distinctiveness of its Victorian terroir. An enchanting companion to red meats, it can be enjoyed now or aged to bring out fuller, evolving flavours.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: brilliant, dark ruby colour. Nose: deep with black fruits and pepper aromas. Palate: supple and greedy with silky and elegant tannins.

About the Winery

Hailing from the prime wine-producing region of the Rhône Valley in France, M. Chapoutier is a name that carries significant pedigree amongst wine enthusiasts globally. Under the stewardship of Michel Chapoutier since 1990, the maison has pursued a singular objective – to magnify the expression of terroir. M. Chapoutier - Domaine Tournon, situated in the heart of the Victorian Pyrenees and Heathcote, is one of the maison’s representative vineyards in the southern hemisphere.

Spanning over 20 hectares, Domaine Tournon was named in honour of the historic town, Tournon-sur-Rhône. The vineyard’s unique terroir is marked by ancient soils with distinct geological compositions. The beneficial microclimate pairs with the favourable soil richness, rendering Domaine Tournon as an ideal setting for cultivating particularly rich, full-bodied shiraz and grenache.

Progressive and visionary, Chapoutier made a bold departure from traditional practices when he introduced biodynamic farming. Every bottle from M. Chapoutier - Domaine Tournon speaks to their profound respect for nature and commitment to sustainability. Biodynamic principles have shaped their winemaking process, manifesting in wines that are not just organically pure but remarkably flavourful and balanced.

For M. Chapoutier, wine is a journey that ignites the senses and unravels the intricacies of the landscape it hails from. Using a unique code system that’s featured on each bottle, M. Chapoutier Domaine Tournon invites both sighted and visually-impaired wine lovers to this sensory exploration,

Nestled amidst the idyllic stretch of the Victorian Pyrenees and Heathcote's rustic charm, M. Chapoutier - Domaine Tournon is a beacon of world-class winemaking. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a novice, take your palate on a journey of discovery to this extraordinary vineyard, where every sip promises an exceptional blend of tradition, progression and earthy elegance.

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