Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $284.54Original €253.20≈ £213.89 | www.chapoutier.com ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Marsanne
Region Hermitage
Soil High rhône terraces with rounded pebbles and loess over a deep clay base
Orientation South-Facing
Harvest Dates Hand-harvested in several passes
Fermentation Vessels Demi-muids and large oak casks; stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressing
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Light settling follows whole-cluster pressing. Fermentation is primarily in demi-muids and large oak casks (85%, including 10% new), with 15% in stainless-steel tanks and moderate sulfur use. The wine is then aged on its full lees for 11 months with occasional stirring.
Tasting Notes Brilliant golden yellow; roasted exotic fruit, smoke, toasted hazelnut and crushed tomato leaf; velvety attack with mango and brown-butter notes and a subtly smoky finish
Food Pairing Foie gras; crayfish and lobster; fish or poultry in sauce; white meats; goat or blue cheese; spicy dishes and curry
Critics Ratings Decanter 96/100; Jeb Dunnuck 100/100; Wine Spectator 97/100; Vinous 95–97/100; James Suckling 97/100
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Marsanne
Region Hermitage
Soil Ancient fluvioglacial alluvial deposits with numerous rounded stones on the méal hillside
Fermentation Vessels New 600-litre demi-muids/large wooden barrels and vats
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing
Barrel Size 600
Production Details Hand harvest at very good maturity; the stated potential alcohol above 14% vol concerns the grapes, not the finished wine. After whole-grape pressing, the must is cold-settled for 24–48 hours. About 50% is vinified in new 600-litre demi-muids/large wooden barrels and the remainder in vats. Cask maturation includes lees stirring and frequent tasting; bottling generally occurs 10–12 months after harvest. The vines are described as more than 50 years old and low-yielding.
Tasting Notes Golden hue; exotic fruit, tomato leaf, peat, mocha and roasted pineapple; broad, creamy and velvety palate with celery and exotic-fruit notes
Food Pairing Foie gras; crayfish and lobster; fish or poultry in sauce; white meats; goat or blue cheese; spicy dishes and curry
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate 94/100; Jancis Robinson 17/20; Wine Enthusiast 95/100; Jeb Dunnuck 97/100; Decanter 96/100; Vinous 95/100
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Marsanne
Region Hermitage
Soil Ancient fluvioglacial alluvial deposits with numerous rounded stones on the méal hillside
Fermentation Vessels New demi-muids and vats
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing
Barrel Size 600
Production Details Hand harvest at very good maturity; the stated potential alcohol above 14% concerns the grapes rather than the finished wine. Whole grapes are pressed and the must is cold-settled for 24–48 hours. Approximately 50% is vinified in new demi-muids and the remainder in vats. The wine is matured in cask with lees stirring and frequent tasting, with bottling generally 10–12 months after harvest. The vines are described as more than 50 years old and low-yielding.
Tasting Notes Pale gold with golden highlights; roasted mango, toasted and smoky notes; supple, round palate with tomato leaf, roasted mango and cold smoke, ending fresh with popcorn and toast reduction
Food Pairing Foie gras; langoustine or lobster with beurre blanc; lamprey à la bordelaise; veal Marengo; Saint-Félicien with truffles
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate 100/100; Vinous 96/100; Jancis Robinson 16++/20; Wine Spectator 97/100
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2000 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Marsanne
Classification AOP Hermitage
Region Hermitage
Soil Ancient fluvioglacial alluvial deposits with rounded stones on the méal hillside
Fermentation Vessels New 600-litre large wooden barrels and vats
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing
Barrel Size 600
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details The hand-harvested grapes are described as having potential alcohol above 14% vol; this is a grape measurement, not the finished-wine alcohol. Following whole-grape pressing, the must is cold-settled for 24–48 hours. About 50% is vinified in new 600-litre large wooden barrels and the remainder in vats. Cask maturation includes lees stirring and frequent tasting, and bottling generally occurs 10–12 months after harvest. The vines are described as more than 50 years old and low-yielding.
Tasting Notes Brilliant straw colour; vanilla, almond, dried fruit, linden and mineral aromas; round, rich and balanced with light finishing bitterness and a long finish
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate 98/100; Wine Spectator 94/100
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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