Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $17.47Original €15.55≈ £13.14 | www.chapoutier.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Viognier
Classification IGP des Collines Rhodaniennes
Region Collines Rhodaniennes
Soil Leptynites (gneissic metamorphic rock), Granitoids and calcareous loess
Fermentation Vessels 600 L demi-muids and foudres, plus stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing After Light Settling; Moderate Sulphur Use
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Barrel Size 600
Production Details Hand harvested at optimum maturity. After light settling and whole-grape pressing with moderate sulphur use, fermentation is 85% in wooden vessels (600 L demi-muids/foudres, including 10% new) and 15% in stainless steel. The wine matures on gross lees in demi-muids for 10–11 months. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Certifications Demeter
Tasting Notes Pale gold; grapefruit, lightly toasted almond, bergamot and linden aromas; broad and generous palate with citrus, linden and soft spice; persistent, savoury finish
Food Pairing Small-spelt risotto, fresh Picodon cheese, and sea bream with beurre blanc
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Viognier
Classification IGP des Collines Rhodaniennes
Region Collines Rhodaniennes
Soil Leptynites (gneissic metamorphic rock), Granitoids and calcareous loess
Fermentation Vessels 600 L demi-muids and foudres, plus stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing After Light Settling; Moderate Sulphur Use
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Barrel Size 600
Production Details Hand harvested at optimum maturity. After light settling and whole-grape pressing with moderate sulphur use, fermentation is 85% in wooden vessels (600 L demi-muids/foudres, including 10% new) and 15% in stainless steel. The wine matures on gross lees in demi-muids for 10–11 months. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Certifications Demeter
Tasting Notes Pale gold; grapefruit, lightly toasted almond, bergamot and linden aromas; broad and generous palate with citrus, linden and soft spice; persistent, savoury finish
Food Pairing Small-spelt risotto, Picodon cheese, and sea bream with beurre blanc
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Viognier
Drinking Window 2–3 years
Classification IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
Region Collines Rhodaniennes
Soil Clay, Quartz pebbles, Limestone gravel and calcareous loess, With zones of leptynites and granitoids
Fermentation Vessels Demi-muids
Pressing Method Direct Pressing Of Whole Bunches, With Selection Of The Best Press Juices Followed By Settling
Production Details Hand harvested at optimum maturity. Whole bunches were pressed directly, the best press juices were selected and settled, and fermentation took place in demi-muids. Maturation continued on gross lees in demi-muids for 10–11 months. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Pale gold; grapefruit, lightly toasted almond, bergamot and linden aromas; broad, generous palate with citrus, linden and soft spice; persistent, savoury finish
Food Pairing Spiced sautéed-prawn brochettes, trout tartare with crisp vegetables, and sautéed-squid tapas with green-olive tapenade
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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