Marius by Michel Chapoutier Vermentino

Key characteristics:

Marius by Michel Chapoutier Vermentino is an inviting white wine, crafted to introduce enthusiasts to authentic French wines that truly express their Southern France origins. This wine embodies the warmth of the Languedoc-Roussillon terroirs, offering an expressive, approachable, and elegant experience designed for sharing. Named in homage to Michel Chapoutier’s great-grandfather, Marius, who significantly shaped the Chapoutier legacy in the Rhône Valley, this Vermentino is meticulously produced. Grapes are harvested at night to safeguard against oxidation, ensuring richer yet fresher wines, which are then matured on fine lees to enhance their inherent minerality.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: Vermentino
• Appearance: Brilliant and pale yellow with green tints.
• Aroma: Very open, revealing vibrant citrus aromas, notably grapefruit, lime, and stone fruit, complemented by notes of ripe fruit and peach.
• Taste: An ample, rich, and fruity attack leads to a refreshing palate with good acidity and flavors of ripe fruit. It offers delightful citrus notes and a touch of minerality, culminating in a pleasant, dry finish with good length.
• Region: Hailing from the Languedoc-Roussillon region in France, specifically the Pays d’Oc IGP. The vineyards are cultivated on clay and calcareous hillsides, which provide optimal sun exposure and sufficient water retention for ideal grape maturity.
• Pairing: Lean Fish, Shellfish, Sushi, Salads, Cheese, Spicy Food, Vegetables, Soups, and makes for an excellent aperitif.

Overall impression:

This Marius Vermentino is a fresh and elegantly casual wine, reflecting Michel Chapoutier’s philosophy of producing honest, demystified wines that bring people together. As Marius, Michel’s great-grandfather, always said, “A good wine is one that beckons us to take another sip,” and this wine certainly lives up to that inviting ideal, combining pleasure, complexity, and drinkability.

Extra notes:

• M. Chapoutier is renowned for its commitment to biodynamic practices, enhancing the vineyard’s ecosystem and allowing the true essence of the terroir to shine through in every bottle.
• The M. Chapoutier winery was a pioneer in accessibility, introducing braille on all its wine labels since 1994, providing essential information for visually impaired customers.