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Red dry
The wine is made from the harvest of four different vineyards, each contributing significantly to its flavour and aroma. The harvest from the Cote Brune vineyard, growing on mica-rich soil, gives the wine a firm structure. Cote Blonde lends the wine elegant floral aromas. The Neve vineyard, located in the northern part of the appellation, adds depth and minerality. Meanwhile, Tupin, the southernmost of the four, brings notes of spice and dark berries.
Serve at 17–18 °C with roast turkey or duck, long-braised beef stews seasoned with mushrooms. It is also an excellent match with hard, mature cheeses flavoured with truffles.
A beautifully floral nose with red cherries, roses, violets, smoke and some cured meat. Medium body with finely grained tannins. Velvety and harmonious texture with a delicate core of berries and herbs. Pure and transparent. Layered, succulent and well-balanced, with bright acidity and a lively peppery finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold. Tuesday, Apr 25, 2023
Maison M. Chapoutier – The Benchmark of Biodynamic Mastery in the Rhône Valley
The name Maison M. Chapoutier is inseparable from the modern history of Rhône Valley winemaking. It is one of the estates that not only brought the appellations of the Northern and Southern Rhône to international prominence, but also fundamentally reshaped the way terroir, varietal purity, and responsibility to the land are understood.
Although the Chapoutier family has been involved in wine since the 19th century, a decisive turning point came in the late 20th century when Michel Chapoutier took the helm. His vision was clear—and radical for its time: wine should not be the result of compromise, but a precise translation of place into the glass.
The Single-Varietal Philosophy
Chapoutier was among the first major producers to consistently champion single-varietal wines even in appellations where blends are traditionally permitted—or encouraged.
This is not a marketing choice, but a deliberate philosophy aimed at expressing terroir with absolute clarity:
This approach has made Chapoutier wines true reference points, widely used in professional tastings, wine education, and sommelier training as benchmarks of pure site expression.
Biodynamics as a Mark of Quality
Another cornerstone of Chapoutier’s identity is biodynamic viticulture. The estate was one of the first large Rhône producers to adopt biodynamics and today stands as the largest biodynamic wine estate in the Rhône Valley.
Here, biodynamics is not ideology—it is a practical tool:
The result is wines defined by energy, tension, and longevity—rather than simple ripeness or technical polish.
Mastery of White Wines in the Rhône Context
While the Rhône Valley is often associated primarily with red wines, Chapoutier has become one of the most important ambassadors of world-class Rhône white wines.
Cuvées such as Hermitage Blanc, Ermitage De L’Orée, Saint-Joseph Blanc, and Condrieu are characterized by:
These wines stand as compelling proof that the Rhône is capable of producing white wines of profound complexity, seriousness, and longevity.
