Of all 10 crus, the vineyards of Chiroubles sit the highest. Soaring vineyard altitudes lead to the region’s lowest temperatures, meaning that these clusters are some of the last to be harvested in all of the region. Although the wines are wildly complex, bottles from Chiroubles are meant to be consumed relatively young. Notes of iris, strawberry, and crunchy red fruit flavors are most prevalent; expect delicate, ready-to-pop wines that are perfect for evening aperitifs. Chiroubles is also known for having some of the most punishingly steep and difficult to farm slopes, which may be a reason few producers venture towards this cru.