Chapoutier
Chapoutier –
Steep-slope winegrowers on the Rhône with a biodynamic conviction
Chapoutier is one of the most influential names in the Rhône Valley – and that has much to do with a generational shift that was implemented early and decisively. At the age of 25, Michel Chapoutier and his brother took over the family winery and quickly realized that Rhône winemaking needed a new direction. What followed was not a gradual adjustment, but a clear break with old habits.
Michel Chapoutier opted for biodynamic viticulture – at a time when this was far from commonplace in France. The vineyards, many of them on steep slopes in the northern Rhône Valley, have since been cultivated without synthetic agents. The soil is meant to be alive, the vine to express the terroir. This principle runs through the entire range: from the dense, peppery Syrahs from Crozes-Hermitage to the mineral white wines from Marsanne and Viognier.
Those who drink Chapoutier wines get wines that make a statement – meticulously crafted with a clear connection to their origin. Whether paired with braised lamb, aged cheese, or enjoyed on a long evening without a specific occasion: the bottles from the Chapoutier estate deliver on the promise of their steep vineyards.



