Rhone Royalty
M.Chapoutier
“Michel Chapoutier produces some of the world’s greatest wines from single parcels of old vines spread throughout the
northern and southern Rhone…He also has an impressive portfolio of value-priced wines that are often over-looked when this impressive
producer is discussed.”
Robert M. Parker Jr.
”…he has a global perspective that's probablyunmatched in the Rhône.”
Joe Czerwinski
“History will record that Michel Chapoutier is a revolutionary.”
Robert M. Parker Jr.
“This estate goes from strength to strength in just about every appellation in the Rhône Valley… From the top to the bottom of the range, you can’t go wrong”
Jeb Dunnuck
Thursday, May 14th
Chapoutier: The Rhône Retrospective
Hosted by Damian Agnel, M. Chapoutier
Private dining room event | Limited to guests 14 guests
6.30pm | 13 wines and 4 courses | $
An Estate that nurtures its vineyards with the greatest respect for natural balance and terroir since 1808. The family motto “Fac et Spera” – do and hope – says it all. Two words that sum up all the patience and care that this art demands: patience in relation to nature which presides; care from the winemaker, who observes, chooses and assists. The wine will be the faithful expression of this alchemy. Michel Chapoutier manages an exceptional Estate, a land rich in history and tradition. Passionately interested in expressing the character of the soil, Michel has found the means to give free rein to his convictions.
M. Chapoutier Context
“This estate goes from strength to strength in just about every appellation in the Rhône Valley.” Looking specifically at Hermitage, Chapoutier owns a massive 64 acres, mostly on the famed Bessards lieu-dit, yet also with significant portions on Le Meal, L’Ermite and Les Greffieux, with smaller portions in the Beaume and Murets lieux-dits. From this he fashions five reds (Monier De La Sizeranne, Les Greffieux, Le Meal, Le Pavillon and L’Ermite) and four whites (Chante Alouette, Cuvee de l’Oree, Le Meal Blanc and L’Ermite Blanc), all of which are brilliant wines, with the best ranking up alongside the top wines in the world.
Not enough can be said about the quality that consistently comes from this estate. From the top to the bottom of the range, you can’t go wrong. And while the prices at the top are frightfully expensive (they’re out of my zip code), there are incredible values from St Péray, St Joseph, Cornas and Crozes Hermitage that should be snatched up by readers.
Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate
“Michel Chapoutier produces some of the world’s greatest wines from single parcels of old vines spread throughout the northern and southern Rhone… he also has an impressive portfolio of value-priced wines that are often over-looked when this impressive producer is discussed.”
Robert M. Parker Jr.
9 of his wines were awarded a perfect 100 points score by Robert Parker in 2015…A huge Record!!
The Wine List and Menu
1st Bracket
2019 M. Chapoutier La Bernardine Blanc
2022 M. Chapoutier Condrieu Invitare
2nd Bracket
2018 M. Chapoutier Les Meysonniers Blanc
2020 M. Chapoutier Herm Chante Alouette
2018 M. Chapoutier De lOree Blanc
3rd Bracket
2006 M. Chapoutier Croix de Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2011 M. Chapoutier Croix de Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2011 M. Chapoutier Barbe Rac Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2012 M. Chapoutier Barbe Rac Châteauneuf-du-Pape
4th Bracket
2021 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon
2018 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon
2009 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon
2001 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon