Freddy R. Troya

9.4

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. — 4 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2020 | dark fruit, smell of a stable, good concentration, serious glass of wine. 2*day cherries and chocolate — a year ago

Beth Hamilton

9.0

Earthy, masculine, but also has fruit. And, in case you were looking for a pairing, it goes with hot dogs. — 4 years ago

Steve Medbery

9.3

Luscious wine. Peach, almond.with some floral notes — 5 years ago

Chelsea Moody

9.0

Raspberry and cherry upfront with a spicy finish. Balanced tannins and acidity. Easy drinking for a bigger red. — 7 years ago

Olivier Huguenin

8.9

C’est ultra bien fait, le viognier n’est pas mon préféré mais Vernay a compris ce qui me plaisait — 8 years ago

Dave

9.2

Friday night! Meatballs, vodka sauce, CDP, and Radiohead turned up loud! — 4 months ago

Nagib Nasr

9.1

Very nice — 9 months ago

with Tripp and Briget

Vin d’Ottawa

8.9

Beautifully mineral and working with spicy curry. — 2 years ago

with Diane, Arlene and 1 other

Michael Younkins

9.3

Tart, crisp Provence rose. Excellent very cold. Beautiful salmon color with tart red fruits. — 4 years ago

DAL 9000

9.0

Slight bubbly crisp and bright. Bouquet of peaches and melons. Slightly like kiwi up front with a taste of very light champagne with a quick fast mineral finish. — 5 years ago

Victor Charcan

8.9

Clean, ezpressive fruit. Merlot adopts a darker, riper, character. Well handled oak. — 7 years ago

Randy Philipp

9.3

Crisp, semi sweet, plum, nectarines, dances on the palette, playful, autumn — 8 years ago

with Jacinda

Henrique Jaime

9.4

Not this wine
Semillon, Sauvignon blanc, muscadelle dessert wine
Such sweetness without fortification, delicious — 6 months ago

Robert Ahlstrom

9.1

Deep ruby opaque, full body, blackberries and blueberries, herbs, jammy and mature — 8 months ago

Matt Ragan

9.0

Tannic structure from the skin contact makes the wine — 2 years ago

with Shelley

Jess

9.4

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of black fruit, earth, cinnamon, garrigue.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, earth, leather, cinnamon, black olive on the finish. Rich, velvety tannins. Wow!

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 3 years ago

Matthew Robinson

8.9

Already decent, probably needs a few years — 5 years ago

Guy Fella

9.6

Not too sweet, not too dry, refreshing, acidic, fruit, everything i love, i could drink this every day and be happy — 6 years ago

J Levenson

9.2

A perfect sushi wine. $28 as a SommSelect choice. 2nd time around. Can’t be beat for the price. Decant 30 minutes. — 8 years ago