Chapoutier Hermitage - Chante-Alouette - Blanc - 2018

Wine:

A Selection Committee Favorite rated 98/100, the 2018 white Hermitage Chante-Alouette is a fabulous introduction to this terroir. Notes of melon and white peach, a majestic amplitude coupled with powerful energy, make this white wine stand out from the crowd. Its richness and volume are already apparent on the palate, without tipping over into candied flavors, and its aromas will evolve and take on more suave notes with time.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks (50 to 60%) and demi-muids (40 to 50%).

Biodynamic viticulture.

Color:

Golden yellow with green reflections.

Nose:

Fresh aromas of melon and white peach.

Palate:

Rich and full-bodied with fresh flavors of fruit, this wine has an energetic profile and offers a nice volume

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Pan-fried foie gras, shellfish, Armorican-style lobster.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033.

Renowned winemaker at the head of one of the most esteemed estates of the Rhone Valley region, Michel Chapoutier presides over a phenomenal collection of Crus. His talent as a winemaker and his unique knowledge of the vineyard enables him to find the best terroirs for his wines. Of amazing consistency throughout each vintage, his wines are beautiful representations of their appellations.

In particular, on the Hermitage terroir, his favorite territory, where he makes outstanding plot-based wines. These terroir wines are the height of complexity and refinement, designed for long aging and great emotion.