Le Pavillon
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 35 years from the vintage, as this monumental wine requires extensive cellaring to fully resolve its powerful tannins.
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Roasted lamb with rosemary, venison stew, prime rib of beef
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M. Chapoutier's Hermitage 'Le Pavillon' is one of the most legendary and critically acclaimed red wines of the Northern Rhône, representing the pinnacle of the estate's 'sélections parcellaires.' Sourced from ancient Syrah vines—some exceeding 65 years of age—planted on the steep, granite-rich slopes of the prestigious Les Bessards lieu-dit on the Hermitage hill. The parcel's name derives from a small historic pavilion that once stood among the vines. Here, a remarkably thin layer of sediment sits directly atop a massive granite bedrock, forcing the vine roots deep into the earth to find nutrients. This extreme terroir, farmed strictly under biodynamic principles, yields incredibly low quantities of highly concentrated fruit. The wine is fermented in traditional concrete vats and aged in oak barrels for 18 to 22 months, bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its intense mineral core, powerful structure, and deep, dark fruit character.
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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.