Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $64.57Original €57.46≈ £48.54 | www.chapoutier.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $66.18Original CHF 54.70 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Marsanne
Classification Hermitage AOP
Region Hermitage
Soil Predominantly sedimentary hermitage terroirs—fluvio-glacial alluvium, Red clay and loess—with finely decomposed granite
Harvest Dates Each parcel was hand-harvested in several passes to balance ripeness and freshness; no dates stated
Sites Le Méal, Les Murets and Ermite sectors
Fermentation Vessels Mostly demi-muids and foudres (80%, including 10% new vessels), with 20% in stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing Followed By Light Settling
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Moderate sulfur use; indigenous-yeast fermentation; maturation on full lees for 10 months with occasional bâtonnage. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12 °C.
Tasting Notes Brilliant green-gold; quince, walnut, honey, ginger, acacia and linden; clean, elegant palate with a persistent almond finish
Food Pairing Lobster ravioli with lemongrass broth
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Marsanne
Region Hermitage
Soil Le méal: old, Pebble-rich fluvio-glacial alluvium; les murets: clay-gravel with red clay; chante-alouette: loess mixed with finely decomposed granite
Harvest Dates Hand-harvested at maturity; no dates stated
Sites Le Méal, Les Murets and Chante-Alouette vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and demi-muids
Pressing Method Long Pressing Followed By Light Settling
Barrel Size 600
Production Details Lees were stirred during the first 2–3 months. The producer prints the stainless-steel maturation share as “40-30%” (retained exactly because the range is reversed); the remaining 60–70% was matured in 600 L demi-muids, comprising 10% new wood and 90% barrels previously used for one to three wines.
Tasting Notes Brilliant green-gold; quince, walnut, honey, ginger, acacia and linden; clean, elegant palate with almond and good length
Food Pairing Foie gras, crayfish, lobster, fish, poultry in sauce, white meats, goat or blue cheese, spicy dishes and curry
Sources: www.chapoutier.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Marsanne
Region Hermitage
Soil Le méal: old, Pebble-rich fluvio-glacial alluvium; les murets: clay-gravel with red clay; chante-alouette: loess mixed with finely decomposed granite
Harvest Dates Hand-harvested at maturity; no dates stated
Sites Le Méal, Les Murets and Chante-Alouette vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and demi-muids
Pressing Method Long Pressing Followed By Light Settling
Barrel Size 600
Production Details Lees were stirred during the first 2–3 months. The producer prints the stainless-steel maturation share as “40-30%” (retained exactly because the range is reversed); the remaining 60–70% was matured in 600 L demi-muids, comprising 10% new wood and 90% barrels previously used for one to three wines.
Tasting Notes Brilliant green-gold; quince, walnut, honey, ginger, acacia and linden; clean, elegant palate with almond and good length
Food Pairing Foie gras, crayfish, lobster, fish, poultry in sauce, white meats, goat or blue cheese, spicy dishes and curry
Sources: www.chapoutier.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2015 / — | ≈ $625.50Original CHF 517.00 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / — | ≈ $348.44Original CHF 288.00 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2017 / — | ≈ $312.14Original CHF 258.00 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2018 / — | ≈ $312.14Original CHF 258.00 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2019 / — | ≈ $396.83Original CHF 328.00 | 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