Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of the vintage to appreciate its fresh, vibrant fruit and floral notes.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled white fish, roasted chicken with lemon and herbs, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
M. Chapoutier's white wines from the Rhône Valley represent a masterclass in capturing the diverse terroirs of this historic region. From the sun-drenched southern plains to the steep, granite terraces of the north, Chapoutier approaches white winemaking with the same biodynamic rigor and respect for soil as his legendary reds. Historically, white Rhône wines were highly coveted in the 19th century, often gracing the tables of European royalty. Chapoutier honors this legacy by crafting whites that balance rich texture with vibrant acidity. Depending on the specific appellation, these wines are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel or oak casks, utilizing indigenous yeasts to preserve the authentic voice of the vineyard. The resulting wines are celebrated for their expressive aromatics, mineral undertones, and gastronomic versatility.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Clairette
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5% - 13.5%