Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine Chapoutier 2021

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine Chapoutier 2021

The wine

This cuvée is a blend of local grape varieties grown in pebbly soil. Matured for between 8 months and a year in French oak demi-muids and in stainless steel vats on lees, the resulting wine has impressive complexity and density. Its golden colour makes way for floral and fruity flavours, and the velvety palate is balanced by a pleasant freshness.

Maison Chapoutier is without doubt one of the most prestigious names in the Rhône producing some of the finest Hermitage. The domain converted its 300 hectares of vines to biodynamic viticulture, making it the largest vineyard to adopt this method of cultivation. It has held certification since 1999. Chapoutier is often one of the last estates to harvest its grapes so that they are at optimal ripeness.The Chapoutier savoir faire has spread to other vineyards in other winemaking regions: Provence, Beaujolais, Roussillon, Champagne, Alsace, Portugal but also South Australia.
This family's winemaking journey started way back in 1806 but 1879 was a turning point when Polydor Chapoutier bought a few hectares of vines and started a negociant business. Seven generations have succeeded him, and Michel Chapoutier is currently at the helm, supported by his children Mathilde and Maxime. Together, they continue the family's story, all while highlighting Rhône's great terroirs.