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M. Chapoutier - Hermitage Chante-Alouette 2023
M. Chapoutier - Hermitage Chante-Alouette 2023

M. Chapoutier - Hermitage Chante-Alouette 2023

Hermitage|White wine|Organic

96/100

James Suckling

93/100

Bettane & Desseauve

93/100

Robert Parker

93/100

Jeb Dunnuck

93/100

Vinous

Marsanne
complex
Figs with foie gras and honey

"The quintessence of Hermitage Blanc"

“A texture and craftsmanship of great finesse. Aromas of lemon zest, wildflowers, quince peel, and warm spices. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. On the palate, it is very textured, round, and balanced. Precise and lively, it reveals sweet notes of lemon verbena that lend it a succulent quality. A long, fresh finish, with a slightly waxy texture, brings precision and persistence. Made from grapes grown using biodynamic farming methods.” (James Suckling 2026)

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Estate

M. Chapoutier

Vintage

Chante Alouette

Vintage

2023

Designation

Hermitage

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Marsanne

Regions

“Le Méal”: very ancient fluvio-glacial alluvial soil with numerous pebbles; “Les Murets”: soil composed of granite sand and alluvial deposits of the same type; “Chante-Alouette”: rests on loess with a clay-limestone layer

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Extended pressing, light settling before fermentation; part of the fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and part in demi-muids; stirring of the lees during the first 2–3 months, aged on the lees

Livestock Farming

40–30% in stainless steel tanks, with the remaining 60–70% in demi-muids containing 10% new oak and 90% oak that has been used for one to three vintages

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Bright, greenish-gold color

Nose

Complex and subtle, with aromas of quince, walnuts, honey, ginger, and acacia, along with a hint of linden

Palate

A clean, non-aggressive attack, with an almond finish; very elegant and very long

Serve

At 12-14°C

Open

1/2 hour before serving

Drink before

2033+

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy with foie gras, spiny lobster, lobster, fish, poultry in sauce, white meat, spicy dishes (excellent with curry), and poultry cooked with mushrooms or truffles after some aging...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100

Rated estate (2024 guide): 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)

About the estate:

Michel Chapoutier is now ably supported by his children, Mathilde and Maxime, in running the largest wine house in the Northern Rhône, a long-standing specialist in Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage. Chapoutier is, on the one hand, a major wine merchant, but it also produces top-tier estate wines, with the estate’s vineyards having long been cultivated using biodynamic methods. The single-vineyard selections—the top of the line—perfectly reflect the owner’s philosophy: produced from specific plots, made from a single grape variety, and released annually, they are above all a reflection of the terroir, showcasing both its best qualities and, at times, its extremes.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

This venerable (19th-century) and must-visit winery, propelled onto the international stage by Michel Chapoutier beginning in the 1990s, offers a wide range of wines produced from its own vineyards (345 ha, cultivated biodynamically) or from purchased grapes, across most of the Rhône Valley’s flagship appellations, as well as in Roussillon and Alsace. His children, Mathilde and Maxime, have recently joined the family business.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2023 Hermitage Chante-Alouette is delightful; it unfolds in the glass with a ripe bouquet of pear, flowers, spices, curry leaves, and aromatic herbs. Medium- to full-bodied, silky, and enveloping, it is pure and harmonious, with a fleshy, fruity core and lively acidity for an Hermitage, culminating in a long, briny finish. Made from grapes grown on loess, clay, and granite soils at the foot of the hill, 15% of this wine was aged in stainless steel tanks, while the remainder was aged in casks from the Rousseau cooperage and large oak barrels, 10% of which were new.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the estate:

Under the “Maison M. Chapoutier” label, we feature wines from the wine merchant division of this 200-year-old institution based in Tain-l’Hermitage. Michel Chapoutier, now joined by his daughter Mathilde, offers a very wide range of Rhône appellations here, with a production volume approaching one million bottles. But the Chapoutier name is also present in other regions (Champagne, Alsace, Languedoc, and even Australia), a testament to this family’s dynamism. While some vintages are impressive, others, on the other hand, are far more run-of-the-mill. This inconsistency has led us to remove the star from the estate this year.
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated "Recommended"

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

The 2023 Hermitage Blanc Chante-Alouette features a distinct aromatic profile, with notes of linden blossom, lemon pulp, yellow apple, honeysuckle, and ripe pear. Medium- to full-bodied, this 2023 vintage captivates with its refreshing liveliness. Its long, savory finish is enhanced by subtle saline notes, which lend it complexity and a lingering elegance.
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2026 guide) 96/100

About the wine:

A texture and craftsmanship of great finesse. Aromas of lemon zest, wildflowers, quince peel, and warm spices. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. On the palate, it is very textured, round, and balanced. Precise and lively, it reveals sweet notes of lemon verbena that lend it a succulent quality. A long, fresh finish, with a slightly waxy texture, brings precision and persistence.
Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

Distinct aromas of honeysuckle, white flowers, crushed stone, and ripe citrus emerge from the 2023 Hermitage Chante-Alouette Blanc, a lively, crisp, and vibrant white wine from Chapoutier that embodies the estate’s more precise and linear style for its white wines. It was made from 100% Marsanne and aged 80% in demi-muids (10% of which were one-year-old) and large oak casks, and 35% in stainless steel tanks for 11 months on the lees.

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