M. Chapoutier's story began in 1808 with the establishment of ‘Calvet et Compagnie’ in Tain, France. In 1897, Marius Chapoutier partnered with Rodolphe Delépine, renaming the company ‘Delépine et Chapoutier’ and expanding its reach to markets in Holland, Switzerland, and Germany. After Delépine's retirement, the winery became ‘Chapoutier et Compagnie’. In 1929, Marius built a new winery at the base of Hermitage hill, and his son Marc took over in 1937, rebranding it as ‘M. Chapoutier’. Under Michel Chapoutier's leadership, the winery embraced biodynamic practices, expanding its influence globally.
Since 1991, biodynamic farming has been central to M. Chapoutier's philosophy. Inspired by Austrian scientist Rudolf Steiner, Michel Chapoutier adopted these methods to enhance the vineyard's ecosystem. This approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of plants, soil, and climate, allowing the true essence of the terroir to shine through in every bottle.
The Hermitage hill is unique, showcasing four geological eras. Recognizing this, Michel Chapoutier vinifies grapes from distinct terroirs separately, allowing each vineyard's character to express itself fully. This practice highlights the specific soil types, climate conditions, and traditional winemaking techniques that contribute to the wine's individuality.
M. Chapoutier was a pioneer in accessibility, introducing braille on wine labels in 1994 with the Monier de la Sizeranne Hermitage. By 1996, all Chapoutier wines featured braille, ensuring that visually impaired customers could identify their selections independently. This initiative was inspired by a friend's experience and serves as a tribute to the Sizeranne family, whose vineyard is now part of Chapoutier's legacy. The braille labels provide essential information, including the producer, vintage, vineyard, region, and wine color.
For more information about M. Chapoutier, visit their official website: M. Chapoutier.
18 avenue du Docteur Paul Durand 26600 Tain l’Hermitage France
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Write a reviewWhat an experience! The wine tasting, the walk to the fields, the wine selection, everything was just perfect. And what made it perfect was the staff. Just incredible to see such young enthusiastic people being so knowledgeable, yet so approachable and respective of what they do. Definitely recommend visiting!
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Warm welcome. Attentive saleswoman with good advice. Excellent wines. I bought 3 boxes; they lack a hand truck or trolley for transporting them to the vehicle, as with other wineries in the area.
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The impressive entrance door immediately puts you in the mood. Easy and well-lit tasting, by young saleswomen. I loved a white Condrieu that delighted the whole family... the shop is really very beautiful with its samples of the different soils of the vineyards, embedded in the tiles with very beautiful lighting... a great experience. International clientele.
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A warm welcome, professionals who introduce you to a great house and its know-how. Add a very nice tasting to make your choices easier. What else? A very nice experience to have.
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Cannot recommend enough a visit. Plan in advance and you will be extremely happy. You can just go in and get a taste of some wine, but if you plan you can have a tasting that you plan out in a private setting with an extremely knowledgeable staff member who will take you on your journey. We planned this out weeks in advance and were very happy with the wines and the vintages offered for our tasting. Some were much older than expected. Furthermore, they had very old vintages available for purchase, packaged them up, gave us a VAT free certificate. This place is Amazing. We could have done a tour of the grounds as well, but it was very hot on the day we visited and we passed. Beyond our planned tasting, they offered additional wines at the counter while we made out purchase. If you love wine, or are just a beginner, this is a must visit.
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