) for an Aussie twist on Champagne brunch. It’s a big, juicy wine with ripe grapey flavors accented with toasty oak and is near dry in sweetness. We had an interesting shoot-out between the E. Guigal Gigondas from my cellar... (8 replies, last updated by felice April 20, 2005)

Looking for some info on a 1996 M. Chapoutier Banyuls (lable is also in Braile) (5 replies, last updated by zin1953 January 12, 2007)

Pinot Noir Roasted Venison Loin, Blood Sausage Crumble, Glazed Salsify, Balsamic Vinegar Jus, Smoked Black Cardamom 1998 Pierre Usseglio Cuvée de mon Aïeul 1998 M. Chapoutier Côte Rôtie La Mordorée Assorted Cheeses: Epoisse, St Agur,... (5 replies, last updated by rednyellow January 22, 2007)

. Also glad to hear that a white with a champagne is not gauche. I'm either leaning toward the Beaucastel Blanc, which I can pick up locally, or the 2005 Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe Rac, which ships from nearby Pasadena... (28 replies, last updated by omotosando March 3, 2009)

Go to Kit’s Wine Cellars. They currently have 25 cases of the Domain Tournon, “Shiraz or Syrah”. This is a wine by M. Chapoutier, but one of his Australian ventures. This wine used to retail for $29 but the... (8 replies, last updated by victoriafoodie December 27, 2008)

HIGH-END BANYULS >Banyuls 2001, Terra Vinya, M. Chapoutier ($42.25/500 ml) 100% Grenache Noir. Complex nose of chocolate, cherry and plum. Sweet on the attack with lovely fruit and marzipan flavours. Though the finish could be... (1 reply, last updated by Mr F March 27, 2007)

Subtle bouquet, Red Pepper Flakes, long finish 7 Hermitage Blanc, Chapoutier, Cuvee de L’Oree" 1991 7 Chateau Grillet, Neyret-Gachet 2001 Exotic Fruit, White Cherry, Floral 8 Condrieu, Guigal, “La Doriane” 1996... (2 replies, last updated by thegourmetbachelor June 28, 2009)

I know there has been some discussion of the food at Peter Kellys new restaurant. I ate their Friday night and it was just a fantastic meal! I want to state from the start that I'm sure my meal was not typical. It was a special... (3 replies, last updated by stevel January 7, 2008)

I'm leaving next week for a trip through France on the way to Italy (and the Salone del Gusto and Terra Madre!). Traveling with my wife and 2 teenage kids (real chowhounders themselves). We don’t want fancy, but we are... (1 reply, last updated by jlfischer October 17, 2006)

as they didn’t have the same wine on their own list, no problem, simply pay a corking charge. Fine. Fortunately, I had chosen to bring along a Rhone —a 1990 Chapoutier Cotes Rotie La Mordoree — that SONA did not... (8 replies, last updated by joewineguy January 23, 2005)

stemware. I hopped on a bar stool to give it a whirl with a few samples. I tried 2002 Morgan Sauvignon Blanc, 2000 Chapoutier “Bellerouche” Cotes du Rhone, and 1999 Domaine Carneros Brut. Zeph, the owner, poured for me... (0 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong December 29, 2003)

I'm looking for a wine to buy now that will be great down the road and that costs no more then $75. I have a wine refrigerator, so storage isn’t a problem. I have a lot of California wines, but I want to buy something... (7 replies, last updated by brandygirl May 25, 2008)

pancetta M. Chapoutier, “Belleruche”, Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France, 2006 Roasted Atlantic Halibut Melted leeks, Peekytoe crab, rosemary & Marcona Almonds Saintsbury, Chardonnay, Carneros, 2006 Duo of... (20 replies, last updated by MaineRed January 23, 2008)

course prix fix menu during the week until six which I missed by a half hour. For those who are into wine, they are having a five course Chapoutier wine dinner at the end of the month. Overall I was quite satisfied and glad there... (5 replies, last updated by ambrose October 13, 2007)

are curious, the Mas de Boislauzon Cuvee du Quet, the Chapoutier Barbe Rac and the Chapoutier Croix du Bois are the three '05 CdPs that I have felt have been truly amazing right out of the gate; seamless and completely in... (10 replies, last updated by Pool Boy August 11, 2008)