Michel Chapoutier is one of the most highly regarded winemakers in the world. Since taking over his family firm in 1990 at the age of 26, his wines have garnered more than 550 90+ ratings from Wine Spectator and The Wine Advocate as well as 29 100-point ratings – more than any other winemaker in the world. When the Chapoutier family settled in the Rhône Valley in 1808, it quickly became one of the most important names in the prestigious Hermitage, Côte Rôtie and Châteuneuf-du-Pape appellations. Now M. Chapoutier combines the modern and the traditional and crusades for biodynamic winemaking in France and Europe. He is one of the first winemakers and grape growers to convert a historic estate to biodynamic and chemical-free farming. Michel Chapoutier's winery is the benchmark for the Rhône Valley, where his restless energy and unconditional commitment to quality have produced tremendous success.
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Dark garnet in color, this wine features the aroma of dried fruit, crystallized orange and pepper. Flavors of chocolate and dried prune dominate the palate, with a full-bodied texture leading to a sweet, complex finish.
This intense ruby-colored wine has deep garnet hues and a complex, subtle aroma of blackcurrant and plum with notes of roasted coffee, cinnamon, cherry and licorice. The tannins are bright on the delicate palate, and the round texture leads into a full-bodied finish.
An intensely red wine, rich with the aroma of black fruit and blackberry jam. The round, full-bodied palate has a mineral character and juicy fruit notes that balance the warm tannins on the lingering finish.
This wine offers a brilliant golden yellow color, with lively green notes and the aroma of candied citrus. Bright floral flavors and mandarin zest are prevalent on the palate, with a slight nuttiness on the long finish.
Intense crimson red in color, this wine presents the complex, subtle aroma of blackcurrant and plum layered with roasted coffee, cinnamon and black cherry. Spicy flavors of licorice, black cherry and red fruit dominate the palate; the finish is rich and structured.
This deep golden yellow wine has green highlights and a bright, fruity aroma of pineapple and lychee. Floral notes of acacia lead into a round, full-bodied texture with vanilla notes and a long finish.
Deep red with violet hues, this wine features an aroma of ripe raspberry and blackcurrant jam. The palate is rich with lush blackberry, spice and cherry flavors, balanced by strong, dense tannins and a lengthy finish.
Deep purple-red in color, this wine features an aroma of raspberry, violet and rosemary with a hint of olive tapenade. Bright spices dominate the full-bodied palate, balanced by juicy berry flavors on the elegant finish.
Deep purple-red in color, this wine has a raspberry aroma with hints of violet and a touch of olive, tapenade and rosemary. The full-flavored, deep body offers notes of wood, spice and vanilla, with a delicate earthy note on the finish.
Deep reddish purple in color, this wine offers a bright red fruit and blackcurrant aroma, fresh jammy flavor, and a bold fruit-forward finish.
Pale yellow in color with a greenish tint, this wine has a rich floral and apple aroma, with a crisp body leading to a fresh, supple finish.
This wine is a pale yellow color with bright green highlights. The aroma of quince, acacia, roasted almond and fresh ripe apple leads into a bold, balanced body with earthy flavors and a complex finish.
Deep, intense garnet in color, this wine brims with the lush aroma of black pepper, raspberry and blackcurrant. The generous, round body is full of jammy fruit notes with hints of vanilla.
Garnet red, this wine has a ripe red fruit aroma of blackcurrant and raspberry, with a hint of licorice spice. The body is solid and round, with notes of vanilla and jam on the finish.
Brilliant gold in color, this wine features a rich mineral aroma with notes of white fruit, dried apricot and apple compote. The well-balanced body offers juicy fruit flavors and a fresh acidity leading to vanilla and wood flavors on the finish.
Brilliant yellow-straw in color, this wine offers a complex aroma of peach, apricot, vanilla and dried fruits with hints of lime blossom. The texture is round and rich, with an elegant balance and a touch of bitter almond on the finish.
Deep garnet, almost black in color, this wine has a rich aroma of black fruit and pepper with inky notes. Powerful tannins are layered with a full-bodied texture and smoky flavors on the mellow finish.
A brilliant golden yellow wine with a bright aroma of mineral, white fruit and dried apricot with a slightly musky scent. The texture is well-balanced, with flavors of vanilla, wood and apple sauce layered with a pleasant acidity and a refreshing finish.
This wine is a garnet red with deep violet highlights, featuring a ripe fruit aroma and powerful tannins on the mellow body. Flavors of stewed blackberries and blackcurrant jam are balanced on the long finish.
Deep garnet red with purple highlights, this wine offers a smoky aroma of raspberry, blackberry and walnut with a hint of tar. The powerful body is complex, round and elegant, with flavors of licorice and tobacco on the soft finish.
The aroma of black fruit and minerals dominates this deep garnet-colored wine. Powerful tannins are balanced with mellow blackberry jam notes on the long, elegant finish.
This dark ruby wine has an elegant, intense aroma of strawberry jam and pepper. The palate is lush and round, with bold spice and delicate floral notes.
Brilliant golden green with a complex, subtle aroma of walnut, honey, ginger, quince and a hint of lime blossom. The powerful body has notes of almond and acacia and leads to a lengthy finish.
Dark garnet red with purple highlights, this wine offers a fruit-forward aroma with notes of raspberry and blackcurrant and a hint of licorice. The texture is round and elegant, with soft, concentrated tannins and a long fruity finish.
Brilliant gold, this wine features a complex aroma of honey, acacia and straw. The body is well balanced and concentrated, leading to an extraordinary finish.
A blend of Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, Ugni Blanc and Rousanne, all from sustainable vineyards, this wine features the aroma of white blossom, lemon and exotic fruit. The fresh flavors and round texture are perfectly balanced, with a long finish.
Lovely ruby red in color, this wine features an aroma of jammy red fruit with a bright pepper note. The flavor of Morello cherries balances elegant tannins on the lengthy finish.
The M. Chapoutier Pinteivera is made from grapes grown in the Duoro Valley in Portugal. Known for producing exceptional Port, the Duoro River Valley's harsh winters and dry, hot summers provide the perfect climate for rich, bold wines such as Pinteivera. Deep black in color with strong flavors of dark fruit, it pairs best with beef, lamb or game and grilled vegetables.
Pale yellow with a green tint, this wine features a complex, layered aroma of mineral and granite with notes of toasted nuts leading into the round body. The finish offers floral and honey flavors that linger on the palate.
Deep garnet red, this wine offers intense floral fragrances that develop into licorice, pear and spice notes. The supple body is rich in red fruit flavors, and the finish is spicy and long.
With a floral aroma of honeysuckle and lily, this gold-yellow wine offers a balanced palate with mineral notes and subtle spice developing into mellow honey flavors on the finish.
Dark garnet in color, the aroma of this wine offers intense black fruit jam notes with a hint of smoke and pepper. The tannins are strong and persistent, with a rich body and lush, spicy finish.