M.Chapoutier, Hermitage Chante-Alouette

Dating back to 1808, M. CHAPOUTIER is one of the oldest companies in the Rhône Valley. Yet, its world renown and the quality of wine can truly be accredited to the arrival of Michel Chapoutier in 1990. His willingness to change the set way and to seek, discover and reflect the full potential of the terroirs, letting the soils express their true character, has put their wines firmly on the wine world map. For Mathilde Chapoutier, 8th generation of the founder, wine is the fruit of pleasure.

Through her travels and encounters, unique soils have revealed their secrets with different characteristics. Wine is a permanent exploration, a never-ending journey. Mathilde has curated a selection of her favourite regions each bearing the compass as a symbol, which symbolises her quest outside the Rhône and the discoveries she has made during her adventures.

For Mathilde Chapoutier, 8th generation of the founder, wine is the fruit of pleasure. Through her travels and encounters, unique soils have revealed their secrets with different characteristics. Wine is a permanent exploration, a never-ending journey.

Mathilde has curated a selection of her favourite regions each bearing the compass as a symbol, which symbolises her quest outside the Rhône and the discoveries she has made during her adventures.

The lees are stirred up (bâtonnage) for the first 2-3 months adding texture to the wine. 40-30% takes place in stainless steel vats. The remaining 60-70% is aged in demimuids (600 litres) barrels, 10% of which are made of new wood and 90% of wood previously used for one to three wines.