Chante Cigale
Château Chante Alouette
St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2019
2019 vintage. A dirty, affordable animal that eschews the lux St. Émmie treatments of today. 06.11.25. — 9 months ago
Domaine Chante-Perdrix
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2018
Cheers to you, friend! @Tom Casagrande
@Dave , very nice pull, I haven’t had Chante-Perdrix CdP in decades!! 🤷
@Doug Powers wow! It's been 2 weeks for me 😅
Domaine Chante Alouette
Cormeil Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2012
Beautiful Bordeaux, smooth — 10 months ago
Château Chante l'Oiseau
Sauternes White Bordeaux Blend 2019
Not this wine
Semillon, Sauvignon blanc, muscadelle dessert wine
Such sweetness without fortification, delicious — 3 months ago
Bosquet des Papes
Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache - Mourvedre Blend
Deep ruby opaque, full body, blackberries and blueberries, herbs, jammy and mature — 4 months ago
Domaine Chante Cigale
Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2020
Vintage 2020 | dark fruit, smell of a stable, good concentration, serious glass of wine. 2*day cherries and chocolate — 8 months ago
@Peter van den Besselaar, did you notice any newish oak? About 10-15 years I bought a Chamte Cigale VV (after having much older vintages), the wine I bought had GREAT reviews, but I just despise oodles of new oak in my CdPs!?!?
@Doug Powers I did some research. 70% of the wine was kept on stainless steel and 30% in new barrels for 12 months. The wine was balanced with well integrated wood. We even dit not notice it. Making choices for more or less wood seems very difficult to me. Perhaps you had the wine when the vintner was still searching for the perfect recipe? But certainly you might try it again.
Thanks for the feedback @Peter van den Besselaar !
Freddy R. Troya
M. Chapoutier “Chante-Alouette” Hermitage Blanc 2021, Rhône Valley, France 🇫🇷
Overview
A benchmark Hermitage Blanc made from Marsanne sourced from multiple parcels including Le Méal and Les Murets. The soils combine clay, limestone, and decomposed granite, contributing both richness and tension.
Aromas & Flavors
Complex and layered with quince, acacia honey, almond, ginger, and delicate floral tones. Hints of walnut and spice emerge with air.
Mouthfeel
Rich yet balanced with vibrant tension. The palate shows remarkable depth with a long, textured finish.
Food Pairings
Lobster, foie gras, roasted poultry, truffle dishes, or aged cheeses.
Verdict
A sophisticated Hermitage Blanc that showcases the complexity and longevity of Marsanne from this legendary hill.
🍷 Personal Pick
A horse of a different color, deeply complex and cerebral. The nutty, honeyed character balanced by vibrant tension makes this a fascinating and thought-provoking wine. — 7 days ago