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The Chapoutier name holds a distinguished place in Rhône Valley history, dating to 1808, when the family put down roots in the region. Through the 19th century and well into the 20th, M. CHAPOUTIER grew steadily, making wines from respected sites including Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A turning point came in 1990 with the arrival of Michel Chapoutier. A maverick winemaker, he launched bold initiatives, among them the Single Vineyard Selections, which express the singular terroir of each site, and wine labels embossed in braille for the visually impaired. Each decision then and now reflects his deep respect for soil, climate and people.

Michel Chapoutier holds that great wine comes only from healthy vines in a balanced ecosystem. Since 1990, Maison M. CHAPOUTIER has practiced biodynamic viticulture without compromise. Chemical pesticides and herbicides are banned. Organic matter feeds the vineyards, which protects and encourages the beneficial bacteria found in living soils. Decisions on pruning and harvesting follow the rhythms of the earth, sun and moon.

His respect for nature’s cycles drives him to keep learning, refining and imagining new possibilities. The results, the house says, have borne out this approach: M. CHAPOUTIER is described as the most awarded winery in the world, with more 100-point scores from Robert Parker and more ratings of 90+ than any other producer.