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. — 3 months ago

Janet Henner

10

Soft and refreshing. A definite must — a year ago

Vin d’Ottawa

8.9

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

with Diane, Arlene and 1 other

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

Victor Charcan

8.9

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

Jordan Wardlaw

9.2

Spot-on, classic, perfectly delineated Saint Joseph. This is the elegant and pretty side of Syrah. Flowing waves of violets and black pepper lift effortlessly out of the glass with bright red fruits. Mid palate is silk and nearly weightless with fine tannins. Low alcohol and neutral oak profile allow for a very pure expression. Hints of game on the finish with a lingering minerality and a fresh, spicy peppercorn character that would be lovely with a variety of meats and herbs. Beautiful wine that I look forward to revisiting over the next 2-3 years. — 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

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 — 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

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

Marco Rodriguez

9.1

Smooth wine upfront and becomes heavier at end. Lots of dark fruit, with tabacco, earthy, and olives toward end. High alcohol @15% — 9 years ago

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

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

Jimmy Hernandez

8.9

Dry.. mineral, fresh.. savoie .. voilaaaa — 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

Randy Philipp

9.3

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

with Jacinda