{"title":"Maison M. Chapoutier","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMaison M. Chapoutier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the most important and influential wine producers in the Rhône Valley of France, known for its deep commitment to terroir, biodynamic viticulture, and single-vineyard wines. The estate is based in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTain-l'Hermitage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and was transformed into a world-class producer under the leadership of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMichel Chapoutier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, who took over the family business in the late 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eChapoutier produces wines across both the Northern Rhône and Southern Rhône, with a strong focus on expressing individual vineyard sites (often labeled “Lieu-dit”). It is especially renowned for wines from iconic appellations such as Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, Crozes-Hermitage, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eA defining feature of Chapoutier is its pioneering use of biodynamic farming, making it one of the earliest major estates in France to fully adopt this approach. The philosophy emphasizes soil health, biodiversity, and minimal intervention in both vineyard and cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eThe winery is particularly famous for its single-vineyard bottlings of Hermitage, especially from sites like Le Méal, Le Pavillon, and L’Ermite, which are among the most powerful and age-worthy expressions of Syrah in the world. Chapoutier also produces white wines from Marsanne and Roussanne, which are highly regarded for richness and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eStylistically, Chapoutier wines often combine intensity, concentration, and structure with a strong sense of place. They can be robust and deeply flavored in youth but develop remarkable complexity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1823\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, Maison M. Chapoutier is considered a benchmark producer in the Rhône Valley and a global reference point for biodynamic fine wine production, with a portfolio that spans both premium and more accessible wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maison-m-chapoutier-ermitage-blanc-lermite-2012","title":"Maison M. Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc L'Ermite 2012","description":null,"brand":"Maison M. Chapoutier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49883579318610,"sku":"107624","price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/files\/107624.jpg?v=1733317735"},{"product_id":"maison-m-chapoutier-hermitage-lermite-2007","title":"Maison M. Chapoutier Hermitage L'Ermite 2007","description":null,"brand":"Maison M. Chapoutier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52637523870034,"sku":"123686","price":190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/files\/123686.jpg?v=1770302450"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7567\/9804\/collections\/PeT4rcY7E9Zv.webp?v=1777971599","url":"https:\/\/totalgrandcru.com\/collections\/maison-m-chapoutier.oembed","provider":"Total Grand Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}