Les Meysonniers Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its youthful freshness and vibrant fruit character.
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Grilled freshwater fish, roasted poultry with herbs, and regional goat cheeses.
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Hailing from the historic hills of Crozes-Hermitage in the northern Rhone Valley, M. Chapoutier's 'Les Meysonniers' Blanc is a masterful expression of 100% Marsanne. The Chapoutier family, established in Tain-l'Hermitage since 1808, has long championed the unique terroirs of the region, later pioneering biodynamic viticulture under Michel Chapoutier. This cuvee is born from vines grown on south-facing slopes composed of clay, gravel, and loess. In keeping with Chapoutier's historic commitment to inclusivity, the label features Braille, a tribute to Maurice de La Sizeranne, the blind inventor of the French Braille system who owned the family's original vineyard site. To preserve the grape's natural freshness and delicate aromatics, the wine is fermented and aged on its fine lees in stainless steel vats, producing a beautifully textured white wine characterized by notes of quince, white flowers, and a subtle mineral finish.
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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.