M. Chapoutier

'Le Méal Blanc' Ermitage 2021

Le Méal Blanc is pure Marsanne from old biodynamic vines on one of Hermitage’s most celebrated south-facing slopes. Chapoutier bottles the parcel alone, allowing a single piece of the hill to speak without support from Roussanne.

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£34.00

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'Le Méal Blanc' Ermitage 2021

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Tasting Notes

Layers of apricot, honeysuckle and warm stone unfold beautifully in this remarkable Marsanne. Richly aromatic yet incredibly composed, it delivers impressive depth while retaining freshness and a sense of effortless balance.

About M. Chapoutier

Since taking the reins of his historic 1808 family estate in 1988, visionary trailblazer Michel Chapoutier has relentlessly redefined the Rhône Valley alongside his fiercely entrepreneurial daughter, Mathilde. Fuelled by an uncompromising biodynamic ethos, they map the region's terroirs with breathtaking scope to deliver deeply soulful, high-octane wines that crackle with profound texture and a vibrant, boundary-pushing energy.

About Northern Rhône

The Northern Rhône is a narrow strip of steep slopes where Syrah takes centre stage in its most focused and famous form. Regions such as Côte Rôtie, Hermitage and Saint-Joseph deliver complex, age-worthy reds with firm structure shaped by the cooler climate and granitic soils, with Crozes-Hermitage often offering more value and approachability. Viognier plays a key role too in producing expressive whites in Condrieu and sometimes adds lift to Syrah in co-fermented blends. Marsanne and Roussanne round out the white offering in areas like Hermitage. The Northern Rhône is a place of precision and purity with styles that are structured, confident, clearly defined and sought-after.