Michel Chapoutier Masterclass
Schedule
Wed Jan 14 2026 at 05:00 pm to 06:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Empire State of Wine | New York, NY
About this Event
Masterclass with Michel Chapoutier
Exploring Terroir, Time & Rhône Elegance
Join us for an exclusive tasting with winemaker Michel Chapoutier, celebrating iconic single-vineyard expressions from Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Condrieu. This guided flight will explore how terroir and vintage shape the personality of world-class Rhône wines.
Saint-Joseph Blanc: Les Granits 2005 vs 2019
Les Granits 2005
A classic expression from steep granite soils showcasing complex minerality and tension; older bottles often develop deeper honeyed notes, subtle spice and a long mineral finish as they evolve.
Les Granits 2019
Ripe and opulent with rich Marsanne character, offering honeyed citrus, toasted grains and melon. Harmonious and full-bodied, this vintage bridges power and finesse beautifully.
Hermitage Blanc: De l’Orée 2013 vs Le Méal Blanc 2008
De l’Orée Blanc 2013
From one of Hermitage’s great white parcels, this wine offers lemon blossom, yellow fruit and saline minerality: tender yet structured. A fine balance of richness and refreshing acidity.
Le Méal Blanc 2008
A broader-shouldered Hermitage white with ripe orchard fruit, stone and spice layers. Shows a depth of texture and a compelling weight while retaining bright, mineral lift.
Syrah Showcase: Saint-Joseph Les Granits Red 2021 vs Crozes-Hermitage Les Varonniers Red 2021
Saint-Joseph Les Granits Rouge 2021
A powerful yet refined expression of Syrah from the granitic foothills; expect deep black fruit, graphite and firm, elegant tannins: vibrant and expressive.
Crozes-Hermitage Les Varonniers Rouge 2021
From old vines on granitic terraces, this cuvée blends ripe black fruit with pepper and graphite, wrapped in fine silky tannins: intense concentration with freshness.
Hermitage Red: Ermite Rouge 2014 vs Les Greffieux 2007
Ermite Rouge 2014
One of Chapoutier’s benchmark Hermitage reds, known for its discipline and nobility. Expect a vertical frame of dark fruit, graphite and subtle spice, with a long, refined finish.
Les Greffieux 2007
A slightly more approachable Hermitage single vineyard, showing ripe dark berries, mocha and rich spice: lush yet beautifully balanced by its terroir.
Condrieu: Coteau de Chery 2021
Condrieu Coteau de Chery 2021
A standout Condrieu crafted from top hillside sites, offering fragrant aromatics of peach, bergamot and citrus, brilliant freshness and lingering mineral complexity typical of great Viognier.
Where is it happening?
Empire State of Wine, 61 West 23rd Street, New York, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 43.45



















