Wine Region: Rhone Valley - France

Grape: Marsanne

Tasting notes: In appearance the wine is golden yellow. The nose is mineral with floral overtones of honeysuckle and lily in its youth, Tabasco, wax, honey. On the palate, it is well-balanced. A very harmonious wine with a subtle final of spices developing into honey with ageing.

About the winery:
Michel is a seventh-generation Chapoutier winemaker at Tain-L'Hermitage, having acquired the family estate in 1990. Michel earned a reputation for producing wines that are highly representative of where they are grown, true "snapshots of the terroir".

Expert Ratings:
The Wine Advocate: 94/100