Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $230.37Original €205.00≈ £173.17 | www.chapoutier.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $144.22Original CHF 119.20 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Viognier
Region Condrieu
Soil Hillsides of degraded biotite granite rich in mica
Fermentation Vessels Demi-muids and foudres (85% combined, including 10% new) and stainless-steel vats (15%)
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Each parcel was hand-harvested in several passes. Vinification used moderate sulphur, light settling and indigenous-yeast fermentation. The wine was aged on lees for 11 months. The linked producer sheet recommends serving at 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with green tints; floral notes of acacia, honeysuckle and linden, plum and pear fruit, and light smoke; fresh, balanced palate with mineral and saline notes and a taut, aromatic finish
Food Pairing Scallops, saffron risotto and Parmesan tuiles
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Viognier
Region Condrieu
Soil Hillsides of degraded biotite granite rich in mica
Fermentation Vessels Demi-muids and foudres (85% combined, including 10% new) and stainless-steel vats (15%)
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Each parcel was hand-harvested in several passes. Vinification used moderate sulphur and light settling, followed by indigenous-yeast fermentation and 11 months of lees maturation. The linked producer sheet recommends serving at 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with green tints; floral notes of acacia, honeysuckle and linden, plum and pear fruit, and light smoke; fresh, balanced palate with mineral and saline notes and a taut, aromatic finish
Food Pairing Scallops, saffron risotto and Parmesan tuiles
2021 Technical Specifications
Region Condrieu
Tasting Notes Initially restrained; with air, a fine, highly complex floral bouquet of lemon blossom, bergamot zest and mirabelle jam, accompanied by delicately smoky spice; precise, elongated palate with a peacock-tail floral freshness on the finish
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2019 Technical Specifications
Region Condrieu
Harvest Dates Harvest work on the Viognier at the Chery hills took place on 12 September 2019; the report does not establish the full harvest span
Tasting Notes Exceptionally well-balanced, with Viognier receding behind the terroir's minerality; aromatic freshness, subtle bergamot and citrus fruit, and very fine persistence
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Viognier
Region Condrieu
Soil Degraded granitic soils and mica-schists
Orientation South-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Casks
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 600
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested into boxes. Fermentation was temperature-controlled at 17°C in casks with indigenous yeasts. Maturation comprised 8 months in 600-litre demi-muids followed by 2 months in vats.
Certifications Biodyvin; Demeter
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with green tints; acacia, honeysuckle and linden flowers, plum and pear, light smoke, spice and subtle cardamom; dense yet fine texture, fresh balance, mineral and saline notes, and a taut aromatic finish
Food Pairing Oriental and Asian sweet-savory cuisine, aperitif, and goat cheese
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2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Viognier
Region Condrieu
Soil Eroded granitic soils and mica-schists
Orientation South-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Casks
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 600
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested in boxes. Whole bunches were pressed and fermented in casks at a controlled 17°C with natural yeasts. The wine matured for 8 months in 600-litre demi-muids and then 2 months in vats.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with green tints; acacia, honeysuckle and linden flowers, plum and pear fruit, and light smoke; fresh, balanced palate with mineral and saline notes and a taut aromatic finish
Food Pairing Soft goat cheese, oriental and Asian food, or served on its own
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $157.40Original CHF 130.10 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $144.22Original CHF 119.20 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
18 avenue du Docteur Paul Durand, 26600 Tain-l'Hermitage, France
Phone
+33 4 75 08 92 64
Email
Owner
Michel Chapoutier
Cellarmaster
Michel Chapoutier