Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $288.58Original €256.80≈ £216.93 | www.chapoutier.com ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $306.11Original €272.40≈ £230.11 | www.chapoutier.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $169.62Original CHF 140.20 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Region Hermitage
Tasting Notes Producer's 2022 harvest-report assessment: bright, lightly golden; white flowers, grilled corn and brown butter; broad, elongated palate with textural and aromatic complexity.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Marsanne
Classification Ermitage
Region Hermitage
Soil Very old glacial alluvium rich in red clay
Sites Les Murets vineyard, eastern sector of the Hermitage hill
Fermentation Vessels Demi-muids and large oak casks for 85% of the wine; stainless-steel tanks for 15%
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing
Oak Types Oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested in several passes; lightly settled; fermented 85% in demi-muids and large oak casks, including a stated 10% new component whose denominator is not further defined, and 15% in stainless steel; aged on full lees for 11 months with occasional stirring.
Tasting Notes Intense golden yellow; ripe fruit, candied lemon zest, toast, brioche, praline and floral notes; full-bodied and fresh, with toasted almond, popcorn and a saline, savory finish.
Food Pairing Foie gras; crayfish or lobster; fish or poultry in sauce; white meats; goat or blue cheese; spicy dishes and curry
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Marsanne
Classification Ermitage
Region Hermitage
Soil Very old glacial alluvial soils rich in red clay
Sites Eastern sector of the Hermitage hill
Fermentation Vessels Demi-muids and foudres for 85% of the wine; stainless-steel vats for 15%
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Each parcel was harvested by hand in several passes; the juice underwent light settling and whole-grape pressing; fermentation was 85% in demi-muids and foudres, with a stated 10% new component whose denominator is not further defined, and 15% in stainless steel; lees maturation lasted 11 months with occasional stirring.
Tasting Notes Intense golden yellow with green and gold highlights; warm stone, caramel, ripe lemon, acacia and hawthorn; rich and full-bodied, with ripe fruit, spice, toast and a fresh finish.
Food Pairing Black-truffle and Parmesan risotto
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2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Marsanne
Classification Ermitage
Region Hermitage
Soil Very old fluvioglacial alluvial deposits
Sites Les Murets plot
Fermentation Vessels Approximately 50% in 600-litre wooden barrels; the remainder in vats
Production Details Produced from vines stated to be 60–70 years old; hand-harvested at maturity; after pressing, the must was cold-settled for about 24 hours; roughly half was vinified in 600-litre wooden barrels with regular lees stirring and the rest in vats; lees stirring continued for 6 months, while total maturation lasted 10–12 months.
Tasting Notes Intense golden yellow with green and gold highlights; warm stone, toffee, ripe lemon, acacia and hawthorn; broad and complex, with ripe fruit, spice, toast and a fresh finish.
Food Pairing Foie gras; crayfish or lobster; fish or poultry in sauce; white meats; goat or blue cheese; spicy dishes and curry
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1995 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Grape Varieties Marsanne
Classification Ermitage
Region Hermitage
Soil Very old fluvioglacial alluvial deposits
Sites Les Murets plot
Fermentation Vessels Approximately 50% in 600-litre wooden barrels; the remainder in vats
Production Details Produced from vines stated to be 60–70 years old; hand-harvested at maturity; after pressing, the must was cold-settled for about 24 hours; roughly half was vinified in 600-litre wooden barrels with regular lees stirring and the rest in vats; lees stirring continued for 6 months, while total maturation lasted 10–12 months.
Tasting Notes Intense golden yellow with green and gold highlights; warm stone, toffee, ripe lemon, acacia and hawthorn; broad and complex, with ripe fruit, spice, toast and a fresh finish.
Food Pairing Foie gras; crayfish or lobster; fish or poultry in sauce; white meats; goat or blue cheese; spicy dishes and curry
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $289.76Original CHF 239.50 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2001 / 750ml | ≈ $260.00Original CHF 214.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $289.76Original CHF 239.50 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $290.61Original CHF 240.20 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $178.09Original CHF 147.20 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
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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