| Region of production: | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Winery Location: | Tain l’Ermitage |
| Year Established: | 1879 |
Vineyard Holdings
Approximately 29 ha
Top Wines Produced
- La Bernardine Blanc: from purchased fruit; mostly Grenache Blanc
- La Bernardine Rouge: a blend of grapes; the only Chapoutier Châteauneuf that spends time in oak
- Barbe Rac: 100% Grenache from vines over 90 years old
- Croix de Bois: 100% Grenache from vines over 90 years old
Inaugural Vintages
- 1989 for Barbe Rac
- 1998 for Croix de Bois
Average Total Production
- 108,000 bottles
Summary
Chapoutier is a well-known négociant firm located in the Northern Rhône, though they also own 29 hectares of vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Of these, two are single vineyards: Barbe Rac and Croix de Bois. Chapoutier farms entirely biodynamically.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Chapoutier is a semi-modern producer: Most of the grapes are de-stemmed; they utilize temperature-controlled fermentations and a combination of steel, concrete and oak vessels for fermentation and aging. The top wines are bottled without filtering.
Producer Website: M. Chapoutier