Michel Chapoutier Masterclass

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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.

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