Chante-Alouette Blanc

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

• 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.

How to serve Chante-Alouette Blanc

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. Pair with. Pan-seared halibut with beurre blanc, Veal blanquette, Roasted white asparagus. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

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.

1. 1870: Chante-Alouette established as the historic named white Hermitage from Chapoutier

Facts

Producer

M. Chapoutier · visiting guide

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

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