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CHAPOUTIER
The family motto “Fac et Spera” – do and hope – says it all.
Two words that sum up all the patience and daring that this art demands: patience in relation to nature which presides; daring for the winemaker, who observes, chooses and assists. These are the words that represent the Chapoutier ethos.
Michel Chapoutier is one of the most highly regarded winemakers in France. Taking over the family firm founded in 1808, at age 26, Michel Chapoutier was in 1990 at the end of a long line of succession. Under his stewardship he transformed a rather traditional and commercial enterprise into a leading Rhône Valley producer recognized the world over. He combines the modern and the traditional: crusading for biodynamic winemaking, while expanding operations around the globe and experimenting with cutting edge winemaking techniques.
Chapoutier now produces the most diverse and complex wines to be found in the northern Rhône. All the vineyards are now run on biodynamic principles, with the grapes in Hermitage and Châteauneuf du Pape being totally destemmed prior to fermentation. Previously, Chapoutier wines were criticized for the length of time they spent in old wood - Michel Chapoutier has thrown out the old chestnut foudres and now the wines spend a maximum of 18 months in small oak casks, up to a third of which are new. Chapoutier’s wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered to help preserve their character.
Crucial to Michel Chapoutier's philosophy is the production of "téte de cuvées", which include La Mordorée made from 60 year old vines on the Côte Blonde and Hermitage La Pavillon from 70 year old vines at the base of Les Bessards. Michel Chapoutier first produced Hermitage Vin de Paille in 1990 and it is by far the finest sweet wine produced in the Rhône Valley.
Chapoutier’s portfolio of wines under representation at Christie’s:
Estate-bottled luxury cuvées
Ermitage L’Ermite, rouge – the most prized for followers of Chapoutier. Located at the top of Hermitage Hill, this is Chapoutier’s most powerful expression of Syrah. Micro production
Ermitage Le Pavillon – from the oldest vines planted in Les Bessards 85-95 yrs old.
Le Méal, rouge – known for exceptional perfume; hand harvested, micro production
Hermitage, Vin de Paille - several selective pickings before being put to dry on a bed of straw for at least two months before pressing. The Yquem of the South – liquid gold.
Côte-Rôtie, La Mordorée – a parcel of vines 90-100 years old, in close proximity to Guigal’s famed La Turque. Highly limited production, 400-700 cases.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Barbe Rac – made from a vineyard planted in 1901
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Croix de Bois – from vines approximately half the age of those found at Barbe Rac this is a dense and distinctive expression of 100% old vine Grenache. First vintage bottled 1998
95-100 pt Wine Advocate Wines
1995 Ermitage Le Pavillon
1994 Ermitage Le Pavillon
1991 Ermitage Le Pavillon
1990 Ermitage Le Pavillon
Chapoutier, Ermitage L' Ermite 1996
Rhone
In original wooden case
6 bottles per lot
The family motto “Fac et Spera” – do and hope – says it all.
Two words that sum up all the patience and daring that this art demands: patience in relation to nature which presides; daring for the winemaker, who observes, chooses and assists. These are the words that represent the Chapoutier ethos.
Michel Chapoutier is one of the most highly regarded winemakers in France. Taking over the family firm founded in 1808, at age 26, Michel Chapoutier was in 1990 at the end of a long line of succession. Under his stewardship he transformed a rather traditional and commercial enterprise into a leading Rhône Valley producer recognized the world over. He combines the modern and the traditional: crusading for biodynamic winemaking, while expanding operations around the globe and experimenting with cutting edge winemaking techniques.
Chapoutier now produces the most diverse and complex wines to be found in the northern Rhône. All the vineyards are now run on biodynamic principles, with the grapes in Hermitage and Châteauneuf du Pape being totally destemmed prior to fermentation. Previously, Chapoutier wines were criticized for the length of time they spent in old wood - Michel Chapoutier has thrown out the old chestnut foudres and now the wines spend a maximum of 18 months in small oak casks, up to a third of which are new. Chapoutier’s wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered to help preserve their character.
Crucial to Michel Chapoutier's philosophy is the production of "téte de cuvées", which include La Mordorée made from 60 year old vines on the Côte Blonde and Hermitage La Pavillon from 70 year old vines at the base of Les Bessards. Michel Chapoutier first produced Hermitage Vin de Paille in 1990 and it is by far the finest sweet wine produced in the Rhône Valley.
Chapoutier’s portfolio of wines under representation at Christie’s:
Estate-bottled luxury cuvées
Ermitage L’Ermite, rouge – the most prized for followers of Chapoutier. Located at the top of Hermitage Hill, this is Chapoutier’s most powerful expression of Syrah. Micro production
Ermitage Le Pavillon – from the oldest vines planted in Les Bessards 85-95 yrs old.
Le Méal, rouge – known for exceptional perfume; hand harvested, micro production
Hermitage, Vin de Paille - several selective pickings before being put to dry on a bed of straw for at least two months before pressing. The Yquem of the South – liquid gold.
Côte-Rôtie, La Mordorée – a parcel of vines 90-100 years old, in close proximity to Guigal’s famed La Turque. Highly limited production, 400-700 cases.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Barbe Rac – made from a vineyard planted in 1901
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Croix de Bois – from vines approximately half the age of those found at Barbe Rac this is a dense and distinctive expression of 100% old vine Grenache. First vintage bottled 1998
95-100 pt Wine Advocate Wines
1995 Ermitage Le Pavillon
1994 Ermitage Le Pavillon
1991 Ermitage Le Pavillon
1990 Ermitage Le Pavillon
Chapoutier, Ermitage L' Ermite 1996
Rhone
In original wooden case
6 bottles per lot