{"product_id":"m-chapoutier-chante-alouette-hermitage-blanc-2020-750ml","title":"M Chapoutier Chante Alouette Hermitage Blanc 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM. Chapoutier Chante-Alouette Hermitage Blanc 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e is a prestigious, terroir-driven white from the iconic Hermitage appellation in the Northern Rhône. \"Chante-Alouette\" (meaning \"lark sings\") comes from a high-lying plot with a mix of loess and finely decomposed granite soils over red clays, which contribute richness, freshness, salinity, and minerality. This cuvée represents Chapoutier's blended approach to Hermitage white (as opposed to their single-parcel selections) and showcases biodynamic farming with a focus on Marsanne's potential for power, elegance, and aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlend and Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNearly 100% Marsanne\u003c\/strong\u003e (sometimes with trace Roussanne, but often listed as 100% Marsanne).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2020 vintage delivered ripe fruit in the Northern Rhône, balanced by the granite-influenced acidity and structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapes undergo direct pressing, fermentation in a mix of vessels (including oak casks), and aging that builds texture through lees contact while preserving vibrancy. The result is a full-bodied yet focused white with integrated oak and excellent aging potential (10–15+ years).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brilliant golden-green to golden yellow with luminous reflections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e: Complex and subtle yet rich — quince, ripe peach, mirabelle plum, melon, honeyed notes, toasted marshmallow, pear, citrus, walnut, ginger, acacia and linden flowers, with hints of honeycomb, flint\/mineral, and toast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Powerful yet elegant and balanced, with a frank attack, silky texture, and good weight without heaviness. Flavors echo the nose with ripe stone fruit (apricot, mango-like), honey, almond on the finish, and underlying minerality\/salinity. It shows beautiful integration, drive, vibrant acidity, and a long, lingering finish with notes of dried verbena, white tea tannins, salted buttery brioche, or spice (cinnamon\/tobacco in some descriptions). Medium- to full-bodied, harmonious, and refreshing despite the ripeness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCritics loved it: \u003cstrong\u003e95 points James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e95 points Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e (impressive concentration with melon, quince, heather, wet stone, and a honeyed yet defined palate), \u003cstrong\u003e92–96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e across sources like Jeb Dunnuck (brilliant, snatch it up), Wine Advocate (charming, focused, long and vibrant), and Vinous. In 2026, it's drinking beautifully now with room to evolve further into nutty, honeyed, and evolved complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M Chapoutier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52809594700095,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7912\/6079\/files\/Chante-Alouet-Blanc-NV-Bottle-333x1000.png?v=1776615311","url":"https:\/\/munkmafia.com\/products\/m-chapoutier-chante-alouette-hermitage-blanc-2020-750ml","provider":"Munk Mafia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}