The winery
M. Chapoutier
Maison M. Chapoutier is a producer and négociant in the Rhône Valley, known for its biodynamic approach, parcellaire selections, and for its Braille label that facilitates access to wine for visually impaired people.
- Valle del Rodano (Vallée du Rhône) · France
- Since 1808
- 30 products
The story
The Chapoutier family has been present in the Rhône Valley since the early 19th century; family tradition records 1808 as the beginning of their presence in the region. Their winemaking activity developed over time and took a decisive turn with Michel Chapoutier, whose leadership from the 1980s/1990s expanded the Maison’s international reputation and introduced agronomic practices oriented toward biodynamics and the enhancement of individual crus.
Production philosophy
La Maison favors the expression of the terroir through parcel-level selections, low-intervention winemaking practices and vineyard management guided by organic and biodynamic principles. The philosophy of respect for the soil is paired with a strong focus on accessibility and transparency about the wines' origins.
Terroir and vineyards
Based in Tain-l'Hermitage, production is concentrated in the Rhône Valley with a significant presence in the appellations Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Côte-Rôtie, Cornas and Châteauneuf-du-Pape; the Maison also has viticultural projects and collaborations in other regions and countries.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Syrah
- Viognier
- Marsanne
- Roussanne
- Grenache
- Mourvèdre
- Clairette
- Cinsault
What makes it distinctive
- Biodynamic practices officially adopted and at the heart of the winery's philosophy.
- Braille labels on all bottles since 1996 to foster inclusion.
- A strong focus on single-vineyard selections and single-varietal wines across many appellations.
- Based in Tain-l'Hermitage, with a presence in the main appellations of the Rhône Valley.
- International projects and collaborations.
