M. Chapoutier
Chante - Alouette Hermitage Blanc Marsanne
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, FranceSyrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
May 14th, 2019
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, FranceHermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Glorious texture. In your face with 100% Marsanne, aging like they ain't supposed to.
Glorious texture. In your face with 100% Marsanne, aging like they ain't supposed to.
Jan 1st, 2013Super cool to have a 30-year-old white from the Rhone. Probably would have been better decanted - had a lot of stuff to blow off - but this place clearly stores their wines well. This Chapoutier is still fresh. There was a mustiness to the nose (not corked - just age), but when that blew off, the wine had impressive layers of flavor that was dominated by petrol mixed with white flowers. Was probablt better 5-10 years ago...but still cool!
Super cool to have a 30-year-old white from the Rhone. Probably would have been better decanted - had a lot of stuff to blow off - but this place clearly stores their wines well. This Chapoutier is still fresh. There was a mustiness to the nose (not corked - just age), but when that blew off, the wine had impressive layers of flavor that was dominated by petrol mixed with white flowers. Was probablt better 5-10 years ago...but still cool!
May 14th, 2019