M. Chapoutier : Les Meysonniers 2022

Tasting characteristics and advice for Les Meysonniers 2022 by M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Color
The color of this wine, clear and bright, reveals a pale yellow hue with subtle green nuances.

Nose
On the nose, the wine first reveals fruity quince aromas, followed by notes of toasted almonds.

Palate
The attack on the palate is supple and fresh, fully showcasing the aromatic expression of the sedimentary terroir of the Crozes-Hermitage appellation.

The fullness and precision of a white Crozes-Hermitage

The producer

Founded in 1808 in Tain-L’Hermitage, the M. Chapoutier house is today among the leading references for Rhône Valley wines.

Michel Chapoutier, winegrower and négociant, has led this family business to the pinnacle of excellence thanks to his expertise and passion. The estate’s wines are highly prized worldwide by connoisseurs for their finesse and quality. Michel Chapoutier also holds the world record for perfect scores (100 / 100), awarded by the famous critic Robert Parker. Today, his daughter Mathilde continues the family legacy across more than 350 hectares of vineyards spanning the most prestigious appellations in the north and south of the Rhône Valley.

Over time, Maison Chapoutier has also extended its expertise to other regions such as Alsace, Roussillon and Australia.

The vineyard

Les Meysonniers 2022 comes from 20- to 40-year-old vines planted on south-facing slopes in Crozes-Hermitage, on soils made up of a mix of clay and rounded pebbles.

Winemaking and aging

After harvest, the grapes are pressed, then the juice is cold-settled for 24 hours. Fermentation then takes place at controlled temperatures in stainless-steel tanks, followed by aging on fine lees for 7 to 8 months.

Blend

This wine is made exclusively from Marsanne (100%).