Collection Bio
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary, classic French charcuterie boards, or hearty Mediterranean ratatouille.
✨ Technical Specifications
M. Chapoutier's 'Collection Bio' Red represents the pioneering spirit of Michel Chapoutier, who famously transitioned his family's historic Rhône estate toward organic and biodynamic viticulture in the late 20th century. Sourced from certified organic vineyards across the sun-drenched hills of the Rhône Valley, this red blend is typically dominated by Grenache and Syrah, reflecting a terroir rich in clay, limestone, and alluvial stones. The winemaking process focuses on preserving the natural purity of the fruit, utilizing temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel or concrete vats without heavy oak influence. A hallmark of Chapoutier's bottles is the inclusion of Braille on the labels, a tradition started in 1996 to honor the blind singer Gilbert Montagné and to make wine culture more inclusive. The wine itself is a vibrant, expressive tribute to the region, showcasing juicy red berries, wild herbs, and a signature touch of cracked black pepper.
🍾 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, Syrah, Mourvèdre