M. Chapoutier, Hermitage, Vin de Paille, Rhone
M. Chapoutier, Hermitage, Vin de Paille, Rhone
An introduction to M. Chapoutier, Hermitage, Vin de Paille, Rhone
M. Chapoutier Ermitage Vin de Paille is an acclaimed wine from the prestigious Hermitage appellation in the Northern Rhône Valley. This label exemplifies M. Chapoutier's commitment to creating exceptional and distinctive wines. Vin de Paille, which translates to "straw wine," is a sweet wine made from grapes that have been dried to concentrate their sugars and flavours.
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Understanding M. Chapoutier, Hermitage, Vin de Paille, Rhone
Grapes – typically Marsanne, along with occasional Roussanne – are hand-selected and then laid out to dry on straw mats or suspended in airy lofts for several weeks. This process, known as passerillage, results in partially dehydrated grapes with intensified sweetness and flavour. After this step, the grapes are gently pressed and the concentrated juice ferments, a slow process due to the high sugar content. This often stops naturally, leaving a significant amount of residual sugar in the wine. The wine ages in oak for 24 months, which adds complexity. M. Chapoutier’s Ermitage Vin de Paille displays dried apricot, fig, honey and nutty hints in a sumptuously sweet palate balanced by a lively acidity. This wine is renowned for its ageing potential, with the ability to develop even greater depth and intricacy.