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
Founded in 1808 in Tain-l'Hermitage in the Rhône Valley, M. Chapoutier has grown into one of France's most celebrated wine houses, propelled to international acclaim following Michel Chapoutier's visionary leadership in 1990. A pioneer in biodynamic viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking, the estate is revered for its single-vineyard 'sélections parcellaires' that articulate the purest nuances of individual terroirs across the Rhône and beyond. Iconic for incorporating Braille script on every label since 1996, Chapoutier produces benchmark expressions of Syrah, Marsanne, and Grenache across prestigious appellations including Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.