We're very pleased to have access to Chapoutier's 2022 vintage — Northern Rhône, of course, but the Southern Rhône as well, and some wines from even further south in Roussillon. We also seldom get to offer anything from their Alsace portfolio and this year we're able to offer a few cases of the lieux-dits Rieslings.

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Notes on the vintage:

• Rhône: drought and heat tested growers' ability to respond quickly — and the arrival of the much-needed rain even more so, as this caused fast vegetative growth. Ultimately, conditions for full ripeness were present and the wines show freshness, balance, and reasonable alcohol levels in both red and white.
• Roussillon: Chapoutier's vines largely escaped the heatwaves and there was an abundance of water reserves. Full ripeness, but nothing overdone.
• Alsace: A dry and sunny vintage balanced just in time by rain at the start of September. High ripeness overall but balanced also by fresh acidity.