Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $37.31Original €33.20≈ £28.05 | www.chapoutier.com ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Marsanne
Classification AOP Saint-Péray
Region Saint-Peray
Soil Partially decomposed porphyroid granite tending toward sand, With a high proportion of quartz
Orientation South-East Facing Hillside
Fermentation Vessels 600 L wooden demi-muids/foudres and stainless-steel vats; wood represented 85% (including 15% new wood) and stainless steel 15%
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Each plot was hand harvested in several passes. After whole-grape pressing and light settling, the wine fermented with indigenous yeasts, mostly in 600 L wooden demi-muids/foudres, with 15% stainless steel and a reported 15% new-wood component. It was aged on lees for 11 months with occasional bâtonnage. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12 °C.
Tasting Notes Light yellow with golden tints; lightly toasted, almond, brown butter, ripe yellow-fleshed fruit and sweet spices; broad, balanced and downy-textured, with dense saline structure, roasted yellow fruit and fine empyreumatic notes on the finish
Food Pairing Chicken fricassee with morel mushrooms and broccoli flan
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Marsanne
Classification AOP Saint-Péray
Region Saint-Peray
Soil Partially decomposed porphyroid granite tending toward sand, With a high proportion of quartz
Orientation South-East Facing Hillside
Fermentation Vessels 600 L wooden demi-muids/foudres and stainless-steel vats; wood represented 85% (including 15% new wood) and stainless steel 15%
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Each plot was hand harvested in several passes. After whole-grape pressing, moderate sulphur use and light settling, fermentation used indigenous yeasts, mostly in 600 L wooden demi-muids/foudres, with 15% stainless steel and a reported 15% new-wood component. The wine was aged on lees for 11 months with occasional bâtonnage. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12 °C.
Certifications Organic; Demeter biodynamic
Tasting Notes Light yellow with golden tints; lightly toasted, almond, brown butter, ripe yellow-fleshed fruit and sweet spices; broad, balanced and downy-textured, with dense saline structure, roasted yellow fruit and fine empyreumatic notes on the finish
Food Pairing Chicken fricassee with morel mushrooms and broccoli flan
Critics Ratings 94/100 — James Suckling
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Marsanne
Classification AOP Saint-Péray
Region Saint-Peray
Soil Partially decomposed porphyroid granite tending toward sand, With a high proportion of quartz
Fermentation Vessels Demi-muids, 15% new
Pressing Method Direct Pressing Of Whole Bunches, Followed By Selection Of The Best Press Juices
Production Details Hand picked at optimal maturity. Whole bunches were pressed directly, the best press juices were selected, and the must received light settling before fermentation in demi-muids, 15% new. The wine aged in demi-muids on gross and fine lees for 10–11 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14 °C.
Tasting Notes Light yellow with golden tints; lightly toasted, almond, brown butter, ripe yellow-fleshed fruit and sweet spices; broad, balanced and downy-textured, with dense saline structure, roasted yellow fruit and fine empyreumatic notes on the finish
Food Pairing Sole meunière with grenobloise sauce and glazed carrots
Critics Ratings 93/100 — James Suckling
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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