M. Chapoutier

Chante - Alouette Hermitage Blanc Marsanne 2020

9.4

M. Chapoutier “Chante-Alouette” Hermitage Blanc 2021, Rhône Valley, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A benchmark Hermitage Blanc made from Marsanne sourced from multiple parcels including Le Méal and Les Murets. The soils combine clay, limestone, and decomposed granite, contributing both richness and tension.

Aromas & Flavors
Complex and layered with quince, acacia honey, almond, ginger, and delicate floral tones. Hints of walnut and spice emerge with air.

Mouthfeel
Rich yet balanced with vibrant tension. The palate shows remarkable depth with a long, textured finish.

Food Pairings
Lobster, foie gras, roasted poultry, truffle dishes, or aged cheeses.

Verdict
A sophisticated Hermitage Blanc that showcases the complexity and longevity of Marsanne from this legendary hill.

🍷 Personal Pick
A horse of a different color, deeply complex and cerebral. The nutty, honeyed character balanced by vibrant tension makes this a fascinating and thought-provoking wine. — 4 months ago

Ted, Daniel and 2 others liked this

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Domaine Beau Mistral

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Bob & Elaine J.

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Incredible! Very smooth and well balanced. Oak on nose. Vanilla. Cherries. — 8 years ago

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Vignobles Verzier

Empreinte Chante-Perdrix Saint-Joseph Syrah 2014

Jordan Wardlaw

9.2

Spot-on, classic, perfectly delineated Saint Joseph. This is the elegant and pretty side of Syrah. Flowing waves of violets and black pepper lift effortlessly out of the glass with bright red fruits. Mid palate is silk and nearly weightless with fine tannins. Low alcohol and neutral oak profile allow for a very pure expression. Hints of game on the finish with a lingering minerality and a fresh, spicy peppercorn character that would be lovely with a variety of meats and herbs. Beautiful wine that I look forward to revisiting over the next 2-3 years. — 8 years ago

Domaine Chante-Perdrix

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2018

Dave

9.2

Friday night! Meatballs, vodka sauce, CDP, and Radiohead turned up loud! — 4 months ago

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Dave

Cheers to you, friend! @Tom Casagrande

Doug Powers

@Dave , very nice pull, I haven’t had Chante-Perdrix CdP in decades!! 🤷

Dave

@Doug Powers wow! It's been 2 weeks for me 😅

Domaine Chante Cigale

Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2020

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2020 | dark fruit, smell of a stable, good concentration, serious glass of wine. 2*day cherries and chocolate — a year ago

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Doug Powers

@Peter van den Besselaar, did you notice any newish oak? About 10-15 years I bought a Chamte Cigale VV (after having much older vintages), the wine I bought had GREAT reviews, but I just despise oodles of new oak in my CdPs!?!?

Peter van den Besselaar

@Doug Powers I did some research. 70% of the wine was kept on stainless steel and 30% in new barrels for 12 months. The wine was balanced with well integrated wood. We even dit not notice it. Making choices for more or less wood seems very difficult to me. Perhaps you had the wine when the vintner was still searching for the perfect recipe? But certainly you might try it again.

Doug Powers

Thanks for the feedback @Peter van den Besselaar !