De l'Oree
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 30 years from the vintage, often entering a magnificent second life after a decade of cellaring.
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Roasted lobster with butter sauce, Bresse chicken with morel cream sauce, aged Comté cheese
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M. Chapoutier's Ermitage 'De l'Orée' is a monumental white Hermitage born from ancient Marsanne vines, some over 70 years old, planted in the 'Les Murets' lieu-dit. The name 'De l'Orée' translates to 'at the edge of the forest,' referencing the vineyard's location. This single-vineyard selection (sélection parcellaire) is a masterclass in biodynamic viticulture and terroir expression. The soils are composed of fluvioglacial alluvial deposits with abundant pebbles and clay, giving the wine its signature mineral core. Vinified in demi-muids and aged on its fine lees with regular stirring (bâtonnage) for up to a year, this white Hermitage is celebrated for its extraordinary aromatic complexity, featuring notes of honeysuckle, ripe peach, toasted almonds, and wet stones, backed by a luxurious, oily texture and remarkable freshness.
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Established in 1808 in Tain-l'Hermitage, M. Chapoutier is one of the Rhône Valley's most historic and revered wine producers, currently led by the visionary Michel Chapoutier who transitioned the estate to biodynamic farming in the 1990s. The maison is globally celebrated for its pioneering "sélections parcellaires" (single-vineyard wines) and its commitment to expressing the pure terroir of prestigious appellations like Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Utilizing traditional, low-intervention winemaking techniques, Chapoutier produces highly acclaimed reds and whites, including iconic labels such as the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac, Côte-Rôtie La Mordorée, and the Hermitage-derived La Sizeranne. Beyond the Rhône, the family has expanded its terroir-driven philosophy to exceptional estates in Roussillon, Australia's Victoria region, and Portugal's Douro Valley.