Assortment Case
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-braised beef short ribs, roasted rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic, or rich wild game dishes such as venison.
✨ Technical Specifications
The M. Chapoutier Assortment Case represents a curated journey through the crown jewels of the Rhône Valley, crafted by one of the region's most historic and revolutionary estates. Established in 1808 in Tain-l'Hermitage, the house underwent a biodynamic renaissance under Michel Chapoutier in the late 1980s. This assortment typically features Chapoutier's highly coveted 'Sélections Parcellaires'—single-vineyard red masterpieces from legendary appellations like Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. These wines are pure, uncompromising expressions of individual terroirs, ranging from the steep, granite slopes of the Northern Rhône to the pebble-strewn clay of the South. A hallmark of Chapoutier's commitment to history and accessibility is the inclusion of Braille on every label, a tribute to Maurice de La Sizeranne, who created the first abbreviated Braille pocket guide. Each bottle in this collection showcases meticulous craftsmanship, utilizing native yeasts, minimal intervention, and precise oak aging to reveal the profound depth, structure, and mineral complexity of Syrah and Grenache.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1808 in Tain-l'Hermitage, Maison M. Chapoutier was transformed into a global benchmark for terroir-driven viticulture after Michel Chapoutier took charge in 1990. Operating on the motto 'Fac & Spera' (Do and Hope), the estate became an early, outspoken pioneer of biodynamic farming in 1991 across its extensive estate vineyards. Rooted along the granite terraces, fluvioglacial alluvial soils, and limestone outcrops of the northern and southern Rhône Valley, Chapoutier crafts transparent, single-vineyard bottlings (sélections parcellaires) alongside international ventures in regions like Portugal's Douro Valley. Winemaking favors indigenous yeasts, gentle extraction, and minimal intervention to preserve purity of origin, often eschewing new wood in favor of neutral oak casks or concrete vats. Benchmark cuvées—famed for their tactile Braille labeling introduced in 1994—include Hermitage icons such as Le Méal Blanc, De l'Orée, Les Greffieux, and Côte-Rôtie's La Mordorée, epitomizing tension, minerality, and structural longevity.