Le Meal Blanc Assortment Case (2012-2017)
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Typically best enjoyed from 5 to 25+ years from the vintage release, as these monumental whites possess extraordinary aging potential, often entering a rich, honeyed secondary phase after a decade.
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Roasted poultry with wild mushroom cream sauce, seared scallops or lobster in rich butter sauce, and aged Comté or Gruyère cheeses.
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Hailing from the legendary, sun-drenched slopes of the Hermitage hill in the northern Rhône, M. Chapoutier's 'Le Méal' Blanc is a monumental expression of 100% Marsanne. The vineyard of Le Méal is steeped in history, situated on a steep, south-facing terrace composed of ancient glacial alluvial deposits, large rolled pebbles, and loess that capture and radiate the intense sun. Michel Chapoutier, a pioneer of biodynamic farming, crafts this single-vineyard 'Sélection Parcellaire' with meticulous care, fermenting and aging the wine in oak casks with regular lees stirring to build its signature opulent texture. This rare assortment case, spanning the 2012 to 2017 vintages, showcases the profound evolution of this terroir. Chapoutier's historic touch is also represented on the bottle by the inclusion of Braille lettering, a tribute to the blind singer Gilbert Montagné and a nod to the estate's commitment to accessibility.
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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.