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M. Chapoutier - Ermitage Le Meal Blanc 2012

Rhône • Hermitage • White

1.687,00 kr tax included
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Packaging : 1 x 75cl - Cardboard box

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Description

Located in the prestigious Hermitage appellation, in the heart of the Northern Rhône Valley, Domaine M. Chapoutier is a true global benchmark. Founded in 1808, this family-run estate has established itself through the quality of its wines and its pioneering commitment to biodynamic farming. The 2012 Méal Blanc perfectly embodies the estate's identity, offering an exceptional wine from one of the Rhône's finest terroirs. Nestled on sun-drenched slopes with soils rich in rolled pebbles and clay, it produces elegant, profound white wines, crafted for long aging, that captivate discerning wine lovers.

Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

The M. Chapoutier Hermitage Le Méal 2012 white wine displays a golden hue with luminous highlights. The nose, rich and expressive, reveals aromas of ripe fruit, white flowers, and honey, subtly enhanced by an elegant minerality. On the palate, the ample and structured texture seduces with its balanced power, offering a remarkably persistent finish. The length is impressive, leaving a complex and refined aromatic imprint that perfectly illustrates the aging potential of this great white wine.

Food & wine pairings

This 2012 Le Méal white wine is an ideal accompaniment to roast lobster, scallops, truffled poultry or aged cheeses.
Producer

Producer

The Hermitage vineyard, birthplace of Méal, lies on sunny, south-facing slopes. The soils are composed of rounded pebbles mixed with clay and gravel, offering excellent heat retention and promoting optimal grape ripeness. The old Marsanne vines, deeply rooted, draw their strength from this stony soil, giving the wine its aromatic power and singular minerality, key characteristics of this great Rhône terroir.

Owner and history

The M. Chapoutier estate is managed by Michel Chapoutier, an emblematic figure of the Rhône Valley, renowned for his audacity and passion. A pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in the region, he has guided the family estate towards a quest for excellence and respect for natural balance. His deep commitment to expressing the terroir, combined with an innovative vision, has earned Chapoutier wines an international reputation. The 2012 Méal white perfectly illustrates this ambition, blending tradition, modernity, and authenticity.

Vinification and aging

At M. Chapoutier, winemaking respects a philosophy of precision and authenticity, with meticulous work in the cellar and careful aging aimed at revealing the purity of the terroir.
For the 2012 Le Méal white, fermentation takes place in barrels, some of which are new, with regular lees stirring that adds roundness and complexity. Extended aging on fine lees enhances the wine's fleshy texture and supports its exceptional aging potential, thus sublimating the unique expression of Marsanne.

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The team's opinion

Le Méal 2012 white reveals a rare depth and intensity, combining richness and finesse in an aromatic composition of great elegance.

  • Serving temperature 9-12°C

  • Climax 2016 à 2035

Wine profile

  • complex
  • floral
  • timber frame
  • mineral