Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $45.18Original €40.20≈ £33.96 | www.chapoutier.com ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Marsanne
Classification Saint-Péray
Region Saint-Peray
Soil Clay-limestone soil from the crussol massif with slight granite colluvium
Orientation South-East
Grapes Picked Hand-harvested at optimal maturity; no calendar date specified
Fermentation Vessels Mostly demi-muids, with 10% stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Whole grapes were pressed, followed by moderate sulfur use and light settling. Indigenous-yeast fermentation occurred mostly in demi-muids, including 10% new barrels, with 10% stainless-steel vats. The wine matured on full lees for 11 months with occasional bâtonnage. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Golden yellow and bright with green highlights; fresh aromas of toast, brioche, white-fleshed fruit, fennel, anise and honeysuckle; suave, fresh and dense palate with persistent lightly toasted and aniseed notes
Food Pairing Pan-fried scallops with citrus butter
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Marsanne
Classification Saint-Péray
Region Saint-Peray
Soil Clay-limestone soil from the crussol massif with slight granite colluvium
Orientation South-East
Grapes Picked Hand-harvested at optimal maturity; no calendar date specified
Fermentation Vessels Mostly demi-muids, with 10% stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Whole grapes were pressed, followed by moderate sulfur use and light settling. Indigenous-yeast fermentation occurred mostly in demi-muids, including 10% new barrels, with 10% stainless-steel vats. The exact 2020 page states 11 months of lees maturation with occasional bâtonnage. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Golden yellow with green highlights; fresh aromas of toast, brioche, white-fleshed fruit, fennel, anise and honeysuckle; suave, fresh, balanced and full-bodied palate with a persistent lightly toasted and aniseed finish
Food Pairing Pan-fried scallops with citrus butter
Critics Ratings 96/100 — Jeb Dunnuck
Producer Information
Website
Address
18 avenue du Docteur Paul Durand, 26600 Tain-l'Hermitage, France
Phone
+33 4 75 08 92 64
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Owner
Michel Chapoutier
Cellarmaster
Michel Chapoutier