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»At first this is a bit closed, but with some aeration in the glass the ripe peach and Mirabelle plums from the beautifully ripe marsanne emerge. Excellent concentration and a wonderful vitality in spite of the moderate acidity. Then comes the saline minerality, which is married to a touch of bitter almonds in the long, structured finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.«

James Suckling

»Complex and aromatic, with apricot liqueur and peach merging with honeyed chamomile and warm hay. Bitter almond skin and dried green herbs balance the richness of the fruit well, and subtle notes of earthy evolution glide out on the long, balanced finish. Drink now through 2030. 50 cases imported.«

Wine Spectator

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Trocken

Marsanne

104398 - Chante Alouette Her.bl. AOC 6HK Bio

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Frankreichs Superstar

Michel Chapoutier - Formidabler FanatikerFrankreichs Superstar Michel Chapoutier ist ein Weinfanatiker in Großbuchstaben. Was aus seinem Familienimperium mit Weingütern an der Rhône, im Languedoc oder der Provence kommt, wird sofort zum Klassiker. Das umtriebige Idol ist dafür bekannt, auch noch die kleinste Nuance eines Terrors auszukundschaften und besonders bei der Selektion zum Erbsen – oder in diesem Fall zum Traubenzähler – zu werden. Damit wurde Michel Chapoutier zum Botschafter dieser Weingeneration und zum Maßstab für alles, was Frankreichs Weinwelt ausmacht.

Michel Chapoutier - Verrückt nach Perfektion - Der Terroir-Trüffelschwein und Star der französischen Weinwelt, der keinen Kompromiss eingehtWer Michel Chapoutier bei der Arbeit über die Schulter schauen möchte, sollte die Klappe halten können. Denn wenn er durch die Weinberge streift, Trauben untersucht und das Terroir vermisst, kann er schon einmal für Stunden schweigen – und verlangt diese Konzentration auch von seiner Begleitung. Dabei legt er manch kleine Eigenheit an den Tag, die zum Beispiel den Journalisten Jean-Charles Chapuzet dazu veranlasste, seine Biographie über den Winzer mit den Worten „Mein erster Eindruck von diesem Mann war: er ist verrückt“ zu beginnen. Eine dieser Eigenheiten ist sein fast an Zwang grenzender, kompromissloser Perfektionismus. Den zeigte er schon 1990 mit 25 Jahren, als er das seit 1808 bestehende Weingut in Tain l’Hermitage von seinem Vater übernahm. Hier an der Rhône herrschte zu jener Zeit ein gemütliches Mittelmaß beim Wein, das Michel Chapoutier einfach nicht akzeptieren konnte. Er dünnte die Weinberge aus und ließ nur Rebstöcke stehen, von denen er sich die besten und feinsten Erträge versprach. Er baute seine Weine ausschließlich parzellenweise aus und verbannte Hefe aus dem Weinkeller. Und dann verpflichtete er selbst alle Pachtweinberge dem biodynamischen Landbau. Dazu ist Michel Chapoutier ein Terroir-Trüffelschwein, der einen Wein nur dann für gut befindet, wenn im Glas fast zu schmecken ist, welche Form die Steine im Boden haben und welche Farbe das Sonnenlicht zur Zeit der Lese hatte. All diese Bemühungen zeigten schnell Erfolge. Robert Parker war völlig hin und weg von der neuen Rhône-Qualität, die das Haus Chapoutier plötzlich auf den Markt brachte. Mit Weinen aus Côtes du Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape und Crozes Hermitage schuf Michel Chapoutier das Gerüst für seinen Star-Status, mit Besitzungen in der Provence oder im Languedoc baute er sie aus. Und heute? Ist der „hell erstrahlende Stern der Weinbereitungskunst am Himmel unseres Planeten“ (O-Ton Parker) Meister aller Klassen und ein Vorbild für ganz Frankreich. Vor allem auch, was die Trauben-Treue betrifft.

Wein von Michel Chapoutier bei Club of Wine: Herr der Trauben-TreueUnter dem Begriff Mono-Cépage hat Michel Chapoutier das perfektioniert, was wir unter Sortenreinheit verstehen. Für ihn gibt es keine bessere Auszeichnung für einen Wein, als wenn er aus einer Traubensorte stammt und trotzdem unfassbar facettenreich ist. Damit bricht er bewusst mit der Assemblage-Tradition, die im Rhônetal und in der Provence schon immer gang und gäbe war. Selbst zum Beispiel der M. Chapoutier „Barbe Rac"“ als reinspritziger Châteauneuf-du-Pape (mit erlaubten 13 Rebsorten) wird beim Meister nur aus Grenache gezaubert. Doch die Weinkritik lobt ihn vor allem für seine Syrah-Kunstwerke. Einer der geschliffensten Diamanten ist der M. Chapoutier L'Érmite, eine Einzellagen-Cru, die so streng selektiert wurde, dass der Wein an Macht oder Punktzahlen kaum zu überbieten ist und bei Sammlern ob seiner Limitierung zu den begehrtesten Objekten gehört. Ähnlich überragend ist der M. Chapoutier „Le Méal“, der ebenso von bis zu 100 Jahre alten Syrah-Rebstöcken in der Einzellage Le Méal stammt. Mit einem eleganten Eichenfass-Ausbau und dem faszinierend tiefen Gerüst erzielt er ebenso astronomische Preise.

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2021 M. Chapoutier »Chante-Alouette« Blanc - ab 6 Flaschen in der Holzkiste - Demeter

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»An excellent Hermitage with the imposing structure we expect from this appellation, but also excellent balance. Stacks of elderberry and pepper, and also a touch of leather. So much depth and expression, but not a jot overbearing or heavy. In spite of the serious tannins at the finish there are wonderful flashes of red and black berry fruit. From blocks with granitic and sedimentary soils. Some whole bunch. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.«

»This meaty, rich, polished Hermitage is intense and focused, showing serious tension between the plum, grilled cherry and smoking incense notes and the mounting mineral energy. This wine's elements are rounded out with warm earth, silky ganache and graphite on the nicely textured finish. Drink now through 2040. 150 cases imported.«

»The 2020 Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne is loaded with cassis and blueberries—it's a really fruit-forward Hermitage, but one that still shows a modicum of granitic restraint on the medium to full-bodied palate, smooth, silky tannins and an elegant finish.

No matter how much time one spends with Michel Chapoutier, he always manages to say something surprising. As an owner of biodynamically farmed properties in the Rhône, a participant in several joint ventures, a proprietor in numerous wine regions, owner of a large négociant business and a former president of Inter Rhône (the region's trade body), he has a global perspective that's probably unmatched in the Rhône.

Interestingly, on my latest visit, Chapoutier mentioned that he believes "Clairette is the real white grape of the south," despite not currently selling any wines that are majority Clairette. Unless those were empty words—not something I normally associate with him—I'd guess that may change going forward.

These reviews are based on several visits with him and his winemaking team over the past couple of years, so they encompass some previously released wines tasted as tank samples as well as current and forthcoming releases.«

Robert M. Parker Wine Advocate

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Shiraz / Syrah

100946 - Chapoutier La Sizeranne Hermit. AOC Bio

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2020 M. Chapoutier »Monier de la Sizeranne« - Demeter

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»A seductive 100% grenache with cherries, mixed berries, licorice and sweet spices on the nose. Full body with creamy tannins. Round and velvety with a caressing touch of strawberries and raspberries at the center. It has volume and texture with a succulent and precise long finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.«

»There's an appealing high-toned spice over the very ripe blackberry fruit here, like star anise. Very rounded and generous, but with some good intensity and freshness at its core. Concentrated and ripe but with good acidity. The alcohol is warming on the finish, but it's not overly unbalanced. A fruity and immediate style of Barbe Rac.«

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153886 - 2020 Barbe Rac Chat.-dPape rge BIO 6HK

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2020 M. Chapoutier »Barbe Rac« Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Demeter

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174153 - Pflüger Rose PBS demeter

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Das große Ganze im Blick

Biodynamischer Weinbau aus Liebe zur NaturBei Alexander Pflüger sind der Respekt für das komplexe Ökosystem Weinberg und das Streben nach höchster Qualität die oberste Prämisse. In Bad Dürkheim, im Herzen der Deutschen Weinstraße, geht er den Weinbau nach biologisch-dynamischen Maßstäben an und bringt dabei seine Liebe zur Natur und zum Wein zum Ausdruck. Bereits seit dem 17. Jahrhundert sind die Pflügers mit der »Scholle« verbunden, wie sie selbst sagen. Seit 1900 hat sich die Familie auf den Weinbau spezialisiert, wobei die größte Leidenschaft seit Beginn an dem Riesling gilt. Schon Alexanders Vorfahren betrieben Weinbau im Einklang mit der Natur und seit dem Jahrgang 2008 ist die konsequente biodynamische Anbauweise vom Demeter-Verband zertifiziert.

Weine, die das Terroir zum Ausdruck bringenJeden Tag aufs Neue ist es Alexander Pflügers Ansporn, den Terroirgedanken in seine Arbeit als Winzer einfließen zu lassen. Auf diese Weise erzeugt er individuelle Pfälzer Weine, die authentische Botschafter ihrer Herkunft sind. Auf jegliche Schönungen und Aromahefen verzichtet Alexander. Stattdessen lässt er Natur und Zeit ihr Werk vollbringen. Das Ergebnis spricht für sich: Pflüger-Weine sind unverfälschte, vollkommen natürliche Weine mit herausragender Lebendigkeit. Sie besitzen eine gute Lagerfähigkeit, sind aber auch jung bereits wunderbar geschmackvoll.

Fossilis – Der Blick für den BodenGemeinsam mit Winzerin Christine Bernhard und Vater Bernd hat Alexander Pflüger die Weinlinie »Fossilis« ins Leben gerufen. Der Name steht Pate für ihren Ansatz, den Boden im Weinberg in allen Facetten zu würdigen. In der Pfalz ist der Untergrund häufig von fossilen Überresten geprägt, kalkhaltig und unglaublich alt. Die Fossilis-Weine, die auf den diesen Böden wachsen, sind »erdgeschichtliche Zeugen«, wie die drei Winzer sagen. Sie weisen sich mit viel Frische und mineralischer Finesse klar als »Terroiranzeiger« aus und überzeugen mit einem unverfälschten und sehr feinen Geschmack. Demeter- bzw. biozertifiziert gehören sie in ihrer Rubrik zum Besten, was der Markt bietet. Probieren Sie selbst!

Alexander Pflüger

Pfalz

2021 Pflüger Rosé – Demeter

»I was able to taste two 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape barrel samples from Chapoutier. Starting with the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Barbe Rac, it reveals a healthy semi-opaque purple hue as well as a gorgeous bouquet of darker berries, spring flowers, violets, and pepper. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it's perfectly balanced, has ripe tannins, and the more forward, charming, elegant style of the vintage front and center.«

Jeb Dunnuck

»The 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe-Rac is made from 90-year-old vines of a single vineyard. This 2021 displays precise aromas of violets, cooked strawberry, raspberry jam, cranberry, dried herbs, licorice and crushed rocks. It is a refined red from Chapoutier, with velvety tannins and lively acidity. Full-bodied, rich and expressive, it will age gracefully for at least 20 years.«

Vinous

»A terrific success given the challenges of the vintage, Chapoutier's 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe Rac—all Grenache, made without any oak—showcases cherries and raspberries, a delicate, silky feel and decent length and concentration. Fruit-forward and elegant, it's definitely one 2021 not to turn up your nose at—just don't expect to age it for more than about a decade.«

»A remarkable 2021 Chateauneuf with fantastic balance between creamy richness and mineral freshness that enables it to feel way lighter than this full-bodied wine really is. Deep red fruit and subtle spice fill out the ample and well-structured palate, the fine tannins building very nicely at the long, complete finish. From the extreme west of Chateauneuf, where it grows on the galets-cobblestone soil. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.«

154186 - 2021 Barbe Rac Chat.-dPape rge BIO 6HK

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2021 M. Chapoutier »Barbe Rac« Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Demeter

»The nose is like an essence of Mirabelle plums that pulls you into its tight inner orbit like a huge yellow star. This starts so quietly, but expands and expands as it flows over your palate in a way that’s not quite like any other white Rhone I can remember. How can a wine with such gigantic concentration have such perfect balance? The most amazing thing is the way the toasty richness interacts with the primal stony side of the wine: two faces of the same coin. Limited production. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.«

154188 - 2021 L'Ermite Ermitage blanc BIO 6HK

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2021 M. Chapoutier »L’Ermite« Blanc - ab 6 Flaschen in der Holzkiste - Demeter

»Deep nose of wild berries and herbs plus raw meat, then with a little aeration a roasted meat character emerges. Incredibly focused on the enormously concentrated and compact palate. Sensational stony minerality and wild herb character at the enormously long and brilliant finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.«

154181 - 2021 Les Greffieux Ermitage rge AOC 6HK

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2021 M. Chapoutier »Ermitage les Greffieux« - ab 6 Flaschen in der Holzkiste - Demeter

»A refined, seductive and well-crafted Cote-Rotie with aromas of dark cherries, currants, dried herbs, cured meat, leather, crushed stones and baking spices. It’s medium-bodied with finely grained tannins. Super fine structure with balance and grace. Bright acidity brings liveliness and light at the center. It’s so elegant and restrained, with a silky texture pushing through. There is a ton of of spices as well adding to the great vitality this wine found in this cooler vintage. Long and spicy finish. Limited production. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.«

154182 - 2021 Côte-Rôtie Neve rge BIO 6HK

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2021 M. Chapoutier »Neve« - ab 6 Flaschen in der Holzkiste - Demeter

»A stunning red with aromas of dark cherries, wild berries, barbecued meat and baking spices. It’s only medium-bodied with finely grained tannins. So much intensity but always in control. Very textural and well-driven, with a velvety core and the very fine tannins coating the palate throughout. It’s harmonious and generous, with a long, vibrant, spicy finish. Limited production. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.«

154183 - 2021 Côte-Rôtie La Mordorée rge BIO 6HK

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2021 M. Chapoutier »La Mordorée« – Demeter

»A superb Saint-Joseph, focused, vibrant and pure. It expresses notes of wild berries, dried flowers, raw chocolate, peppercorns, crushed stones and hints of roasted meat. It is medium-bodied with finely grained tannins. There is plenty of energy and drive, with bright acidity. The vertical dimension in this wine is obvious, with a dense and comforting core of berries and a mineral-driven, laser-focused finish with length. Drink or hold.«

The 2021 Saint Joseph Le Clos is another elegant, pretty, nicely balanced wine in the vintage. It's similar in quality compared to the Granits, but it has a much more focused, mineral-laced style in its cassis, graphite, gunpowder, and sappy flower-like aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied and ripe, with both ripe tannins and integrated acidity, this beauty deserves 2-4 years of bottle age and will drink brilliantly over the following decade or more.

154184 - 2021 Le Clos Saint-Joseph rge BIO 6HK

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2021 M. Chapoutier »Le Clos« Rouge - ab 6 Flaschen in der Holzkiste - Demeter

»A refined, textural and vibrant Ermitage white with so much restrained power. There is a saltiness here. Dried lemons, quince peel, grilled almonds, white peaches, wet stones, wild herbs and white flowers mingle successively on the nose. It’s medium-bodied yet it has a gigantic dimension. It’s all contained, restrained and funneled into the precise, highly textural and tense palate. Succulent, with baked lemon character and a long, long finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.«

»Hints of honeyed peaches join ripe apricot and melon on the nose of Chapoutier's superb 2021 Ermitage de l'Orée. As always, it's 100% Marsanne from the clay soils of the Les Murets lieu-dit. Medium to full-bodied, it's ripe and succulent, with a long, briny and refreshing finish. It may be closing down by now, so try to hold off opening a bottle until around 2030—or allow several hours for decanting.

No matter how much time one spends with Michel Chapoutier, he always manages to say something surprising. As an owner of biodynamically farmed properties in the Rhône, a participant in several joint ventures, a proprietor in numerous wine regions, owner of a large négociant business and a former president of Inter Rhône (the region's trade body), he has a global perspective that's probably unmatched in the Rhône.

Interestingly, on my latest visit, Chapoutier mentioned that he believes "Clairette is the real white grape of the south," despite not currently selling any wines that are majority Clairette. Unless those were empty words—not something I normally associate with him—I'd guess that may change going forward.

These reviews are based on several visits with him and his winemaking team over the past couple of years, so they encompass some previously released wines tasted as tank samples as well as current and forthcoming releases.«

154190 - 2021 De l'Orée blanc Ermitage 6HK

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2021 M. Chapoutier »De l’Orée« Ermitage Blanc - ab 6 Flaschen in der Holzkiste - Demeter

»Welcome to the seductively dark and smoky heart of Hermitage. Enormously rich and spicy, with great blackberry fruit plus a touch of red beets, then the very bright and pure tannins charge through, followed by the mineral acidity that sets the sky alight at the extremely long and linear finish. How could you resist this beauty that is simultaneously so deep and playful? Great aging potential. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.«

154178 - 2021 LePavillon rge Ermitage AOC BIO 6HK

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2021 M. Chapoutier »Le Pavillon« Rouge - ab 6 Flaschen in der Holzkiste - Demeter

»How is it possible to marry this kind of syrah power with the extraordinary refinement of this Cote-Rotie? It just glides effortlessly over your palate. Then, right at the end, the power creeps up on you and inexorably pulls you into its orbit, as if this was the planet Jupiter. Amazing mineral intensity at the dazzling finish. From a vineyard at the north of the appellation on pure mica-schist soil. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.«

»A little spicier, earthier and more savoury than La Mordorée this year. Medium-bodied, precise and dry, packed full of dense, ripe tannin. With a good sense of harmony, integration and excellent balance before a long finish. Seductive without overt oak influence, the alcohol is high but doesn't feel unbalanced thanks to the concentration of fruit.«

153882 - 2020 Côte-Rôtie Neve rge BIO 6HK

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2020 M. Chapoutier »Neve« - ab 6 Flaschen in der Holzkiste - Demeter

»The 2020 Ermitage l'Ermite Blanc boasts subtle aromas of crushed stone and toasted grain, while the fruit is more citrus than pear or melon, with a hint of white peach. It's full-bodied but without the massive concentration of either the 2018 or 2019 vintages. Balanced, elegant, long and harmonious, it's again my pick of the whites, but it’s not quite as mind-blowing as the 2019.«

»Plenty of richness on the palate, and all the intense mineral facets you would expect from L'Ermite, both on the nose and the palate. Intensely fresh, driving, tense and salty. The oak is very present in this sample, but it's essentially well integrated. I love the steely, uncompromising texture of this wine, it's edginess just tempered by the glycerol softness. Very direct, long if not as long as some recent vintages. Aromatically this has abundant meadow flowers at this early stage.«

153888 - 2020 L'Ermite Ermitage blanc BIO 6HK

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2020 M. Chapoutier »L’Ermite« Blanc - ab 6 Flaschen in der Holzkiste - Demeter

»This has that tell-tale touch of soy to the plum and blackcurrant fruit so reminiscent of this cuvée. Fluid and juicy on the palate, this has great intensity and salinity without feeling heavy or overripe. Plenty of sweet, ripe tannin and balanced acidity. Only medium-bodied, there's a touch of pepperiness on the finish, great freshness, harmony and balance. Sometimes a wine seems a bit too easy, a bit too effortless, and it can lull you into a sense that it lacks seriousness; this wine tries to do that, but I'm not inclined to underestimate it.«

»Patience, please, but in return for that you will be given the keys to Hermitage heaven. This is extremely concentrated, but also extremely refined. Incredible finesse for this level of power with extraordinary density of ripe black fruits. Somehow this manages to smell and taste unbelievably fresh. And that freshness just doesn’t want to stop at the finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.«

153878 - 2020 Le Pavillon Ermitage AOC rouge 6HK

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2020 M. Chapoutier »Le Pavillon« Rouge - ab 6 Flaschen in der Holzkiste - Demeter

»What a sensual Hermitage this is. So ripe and so silky on the rich yet beautifully balanced palate. In spite of the enormous depth this has a certain lightness of touch. Very long, velvety finish. And yes, this also has wonderful black fruit aromas with delicate smoky and peppery nuances. From a vineyard with a Rhone sedimentary soil. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.«

»The 2020 Ermitage les Greffieux is dominated by bold, forward fruit. Blackberries, cassis and blueberries flow in waves here, as this parcel has less granite than L'Ermite and Le Pavillon. It's full-bodied but still structured, with fine-grained tannins and a long, silky-textured finish.

No matter how much time one spends with Michel Chapoutier, he always manages to say something surprising. As an owner of biodynamically farmed properties in the Rhône, a participant in several joint ventures, a proprietor in numerous wine regions, owner of a large négociant business and a former president of Inter Rhône (the region's trade body), he has a global perspective that's probably unmatched in the Rhône.

Interestingly, on my latest visit, Chapoutier mentioned that he believes "Clairette is the real white grape of the south," despite not currently selling any wines that are majority Clairette. Unless those were empty words—not something I normally associate with him—I'd guess that may change going forward.

These reviews are based on several visits with him and his winemaking team over the past couple of years, so they encompass some previously released wines tasted as tank samples as well as current and forthcoming releases.«

153881 - 2020 Les Greffieux Ermitage rge AOC 6HK

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2020 M. Chapoutier »Ermitage les Greffieux« - ab 6 Flaschen in der Holzkiste - Demeter

»The bouquet of this is like a huge bunch of flowers, although many of the aromas go in the balsamic, leathery and spicy directions. With a little aeration smoke and cigar tobacco notes develop. Deep blackberry and black-cherry fruit on the expansive palate, the substantial core of fine tannins holding this extravagance together beautifully. Long, silky and spicy finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2024.«

»From a lieu-dit that sits quite high on the slope, the 2019 Cote Rotie Neve shows a bit more oak than the Mordoree bottling, featuring vanilla and cedar layered atop raspberries and black cherries. Full-bodied, it's rich and concentrated, yet silky in texture, with a long, mouthwatering finish.«

»A dark and brooding Côte-Rôtie, with black fruit and violet emerging from a background of charred mesquite, singed wild herbs, bitter dark chocolate and smoked meat. Needs time in the cellar to fully express its potential. Best from 2025 through 2035.«

153684 - 2019 Côte-Rôtie Neve rge BIO 6HK

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2019 M. Chapoutier »Neve« - ab 6 Flaschen in der Holzkiste - Demeter

»Sharing some similarities to the le Meal (yet its from a very different terroir), with its full-bodied, decadent, heavenly profile that somehow stays pure, poised and elegant, the 2012 Ermitage le Pavillon (767 cases) offers an extraordinary perfume of cassis, raspberries, crushed flowers, powdered rock and smoked earth. Coming all from the granite soils of the les Bessards lieu-dit, which produces some of the most muscular, concentrated wines on the planet, this serious 2012 is more approachable than either the 2009 or 2010, yet certainly is at the same level of quality. Give it 6-7 years in the cellar and enjoy it through 2042.«

104723 - 2012 LePavillon rge Ermitage AOC 6HK BIO

M. Chapoutier »Le Pavillon« Rouge – demeter ✓ Mengen-Vorteile ✓ Exklusive Weine weltweit ► Probieren Sie diesen Syrah aus der Rhône.

2012 M. Chapoutier »Le Pavillon« Rouge - ab 6 Flaschen in der Holzkiste - Demeter

»Still very young, this great Cote-Rotie has an incredibly dense nose of forest berry fruits, licorice, smoke and pepper. Stunning concentration and enormous structure, but everything fits together beautifully. Enormously long complete finish with a breathtaking freshness. A cuvee of Cote Blonde (gneiss soil) and Cote Brune (mica schist) sides of the appellation. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.«

»Saturated colour, a very ripe and expressive style. There's a juiciness on the palate from the fruit, and plenty of sweet, ripe tannins. The alcohol is a little warming here, the fruit very ripe. All very well integrated, this sample feels decidedly embryonic, with considerable oak influence, giving further sweet vanilla and spice. Will be very good in time, in a fairly modern, ripe, oaky style. This will be seductive in youth, but I would wait before opening this for the terroir to come forward.«

153883 - 2020 Côte-Rôtie La Mordorée rge BIO 6HK

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2020 M. Chapoutier »La Mordorée« – Demeter

»An elegant and crafty Chateauneuf-du-Pape made entirely from grenache. It delivers notes of red cherries, dark cherries, flowers and sweet spices. It’s medium-bodied with sinewy tannins and freshness all along. It’s crisp and bright despite the structure, with a crunchy edge and a focused, restrained finish with excellent length. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.«

153887 - 2020 Croix de Bois Chat.-dPape rge 6HK

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2020 M. Chapoutier »Croix de Bois« Rouge - ab 6 Flaschen in der Holzkiste - Demeter

»A refined, textural and well-composed red with aromas of dark cherries, forest berries, cured meat, black pepper and graphite. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Focused and well-driven, with a core of dark berries and spices dominating on the palate. It’s funneled and rather intense, with a powdery texture toward the finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.«

154185 - 2021 Les Varonn. Crozes Erm. rge BIO 6HK

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2021 M. Chapoutier »Les Varonniers« Rouge - ab 6 Flaschen in der Holzkiste - Demeter

»A very structured and concentrated Chateauneuf for the 2021 vintage, with complex red-fruit aromas and a leafy freshness. In fact, it is almost minty. The fine tannins are quite serious, but the wine moves rather light-footedly over the palate in spite of this. Very long, deep finish that tends in a fascinatingly dark direction. From a slope at the extreme east of Chateauneuf with a very water-retentive soil that makes dry farming no problem. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.«

»Another star of the vintage, Chapoutier's 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois features attractive scents of crushed stone, dried herbs, fresh cherries and red raspberries. It's medium to full-bodied, with a silky mouthfeel and nicely concentrated fruit. It comes across as elegant and long, not overly extracted or tannic.

No matter how much time one spends with Michel Chapoutier, he always manages to say something surprising. As an owner of biodynamically farmed properties in the Rhône, a participant in several joint ventures, a proprietor in numerous wine regions, owner of a large négociant business and a former president of Inter Rhône (the region's trade body), he has a global perspective that's probably unmatched in the Rhône.

Interestingly, on my latest visit, Chapoutier mentioned that he believes "Clairette is the real white grape of the south," despite not currently selling any wines that are majority Clairette. Unless those were empty words—not something I normally associate with him—I'd guess that may change going forward.

These reviews are based on several visits with him and his winemaking team over the past couple of years, so they encompass some previously released wines tasted as tank samples as well as current and forthcoming releases.«

Slightly deeper hued, the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Croix De Bois sees a touch more stems (25%) and is brought up in concrete as well. It has a more floral, vibrant style compared to the Barbe Rac, with Bing cherries, forest floor, violets, and peppery herbs, as well as a Grand Cru Burgundy-like sense of elegance and refinement on the palate. Medium to full-bodied and balanced, with fine tannins and a gorgeous finish, it ranks with the gems in the vintage.

154187 - 2021 Croix de Bois Chat.-dPape rge 6HK

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2021 M. Chapoutier »Croix de Bois« Rouge - ab 6 Flaschen in der Holzkiste - Demeter

»What an extraordinary interplay of smoky fresh pineapple and stony mineral character this super-concentrated but medium-bodied white Rhone has. The south and the north of wine (in the widest sense) meet in this singularity of the marsanne grape. Gigantic minerality in the totally focused and extremely long, pure finish. From a steep, south-facing slope. Enormous aging potential. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.«

154189 - 2021 Le Meal Ermitage blanc BIO 6HK

2021 M. Chapoutier Le Méal Blanc - Bio ✓ Erfahrung & Expertise bei der Wein-Auswahl ✓ Mengen-Vorteile ► Erleben Sie Marsanne aus der Rhône.

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