Crozes Hermitage Les Meysonniers Blanc Chapoutier 2024

Crozes Hermitage Les Meysonniers Blanc, M Chapoutier, Northern Rhone, France, 2024

Grape: 100% Marsanne, organic, stony sedimentary soils, 20-40 year old vines, hand harvested, natural yeast fermentation in casks, aged on lees for eight months in stainless steel

Chapoutier's white Crozes is made from old vine Marsanne fruit sourced largely from the southern and eastern portions of the appellation. There are notes of quince, peony and then roasted almond on the nose, giving this wine a lovely rich character.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

A pronounced thread of green herbs brings a savory dimension to this oily-textured version, with real weight and lushness to its yellow plum and star fruit. Shows a flattering brush of toast and salted butter, while shades of chamomile and dried grass grace the focused, well-balanced finish. Drink now through 2028"

92/100 points, Kristen Bieler, WINE SPECTATOR, December 2025

"A driven, focused and well-composed white with aromas of dried lemons, dried pears, baking spices and some cedar, following through to a medium body with fresh acidity. Plenty of volume and a long, attractive finish. Drink or hold."

92/100 points, James Suckling, March 2026

Food Match: Carnaroli risotto with parmesan, roasted chicken finished with a hazelnut or almond butter sauce, pork chops cooked with chanterelle mushrooms in a creamy reduction, marinated cockles, roasted hazelnuts, aged Alpine cheeses