In the glass
Aroma: white peach, beeswax, almond, dried flowers, ginger
Palate: round stone fruit, creamy texture, mineral lift, almonds, clean long finish
The historic assemblage white Hermitage from Chapoutier. 100% Marsanne unified across multiple parcels, producing a richly textured white that is more accessible than De l'Oree.
What it pairs with
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Pan-seared halibut with beurre blanc
The wine's round stone fruit and creamy texture mirrors the butter sauce. -
Veal blanquette
Cream-based veal stew is elevated by Marsanne's rich textured white fruit. -
Roasted white asparagus
The wine's almond and peach notes are a classic match for white asparagus.
History
Chante-Alouette is one of the oldest named bottlings in the Northern Rhone, dating to the mid-19th century. The name translates as singing lark. It is the classic assemblage white Hermitage from the Chapoutier house.
- 1870 — Chante-Alouette established as the historic named white Hermitage from Chapoutier
Facts
- Producer
- M. Chapoutier
- Grapes
- Marsanne (100%)
- Classification
- Hermitage AOC
- Oak
- Partial barrel fermentation, minimal new oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 50-80 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1870
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ECOCERT