Chapoutier - Hermitage - Chante-Alouette - White - 2020

Wine:

The renowned single-vineyard 2020 white Hermitage Chante-Alouette is a fantastic introduction to this exceptional terroir—and much more! Its rich nose reveals aromas of beeswax, honey, yellow and white fruits, with delicate hints of oak and vanilla. On the palate, the wine stays true to its origins, offering great depth, richness, and texture, reflecting the warmth of the vintage. The honeyed notes are beautifully balanced by a mineral bitterness on the finish. A sumptuous wine! Perfectly paired with refined dishes like creamy poultry, morels, salmon koulibiac, or well-aged cheeses such as comté, reblochon, or tomme from the Aravis. Rated 95/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, fermented and matured in stainless steel vats (50-60%) and demi-muids (40-50%).

Certified biodynamic wine.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Aromas of honey, yellow and white fruits, with subtle hints of beeswax.

Palate:

Generous and rich, this sun-drenched cuvée reveals ripe fruit flavors, with layers of depth and a fine mineral bitterness that lingers elegantly on the finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Creamed chicken with morel mushrooms, salmon koulibiac, Aravis tomme cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Michel Chapoutier is an undisputed star of the Rhône Valley, with an extraordinary portfolio of wines under his name. A pioneer of biodynamics and a true ambassador of fine wine, he’s globally renowned for his instinctive winemaking and unwavering consistency. His wines are known for expressing the full potential of their respective terroirs.

Hermitage is his signature region, where he crafts legendary single-vineyard cuvées. These terroir-driven wines are the epitome of complexity and elegance, built for both aging and delivering a deeply emotional experience.