Meixia Sommelier Pictorial Original published in 2022-09-26
Wine comes from the sky and the earth
... And from the love we have for it.
Wine is a product of heaven and earth, and it is also the presentation of our love.
—— Michel Shapoutier
Michel Chapoutier
In the world of wine, Shapoutier (M.Chapoutier) is a unique symbol.
M.Chapoutier can symbolizes the mavericks and extraordinary talents of the seventh generation owner Michel Shaputir.
M.Chapoutier can symbolize the noble quality and terroir of the Rhone Valley in France.
M.Chapoutier can also symbolize unprecedented openness and innovation in the classic production areas of the old world.
Just like the fact that Shaputir's wine cannot be summarized in two or three words, "M.Chapoutier" is not just the name of a winery. It is restrained and elegant and full of profound meaning, carrying the natural terroir and craftsmen's hearts, evoking the poetic meaning that lies dormant in the depths of life.
September 22, Meixia International Wine Industry (Summergate) joined hands with sha Putil Winery held a "Practice and Vision" master class at the Shangri-La Hotel in Pudong on the banks of the Lujiazui River. It invited close friends in the Chinese industry to experience the natural winemaking philosophy of famous wine masters in the Rhone Valley production area in an immersive way, and jointly taste the taste of time sealed in the wine bottle.
01 "Planning is for people, and success is for heaven"
3 Shaputir Winery is one of the benchmark wineries in the Rhone Valley region of France, located in the Hermitage on the north bank of the valley. Like many famous old world estates, Shaputir Winery also has an ancient history that can be traced back to 1808.
In 1988, Michel Chapoutier, the seventh-generation successor of , took over . With his extraordinary wine talent, in 30 years, he successfully formed the unknown small winery into a famous Rhone Valley terroir today, and won 47 full marks , one of the world's four major wine critics, Robert Parker, which is unprecedented.
"Planning depends on people, and success depends on heaven." Terroir and winemakers have always achieved each other. Michelle Shaputir, who has extraordinary talent, has a very simple and unique insight into the country.
In his opinion, among the many wine production areas, has no unqualified terroir, only terroirs that are misinterpreted and expressed . He believes that the appropriate grape varieties and planting modes with soil and climate can naturally wait for a bumper harvest.
Michel also believes that there is a universal connection between all things in the world , and the same is true for grapes. Sunshine, soil, moisture, microorganisms, animals... all affect the growth of grapes.
Therefore, since 1991, Shaputil Winery has been the first to transform into the biodynamic management method under the leadership of Michel, and obtained the first biodynamic year certification in in 1999.
Biodynamic method opposes spraying insecticides and herbicides in vineyards to prevent harmful chemicals from eroding the soil and killing tiny organisms.Shaputil Winery replaces chemical fertilization and manual intervention through internal circulation of animals and plants, and adopts natural fermentation of wild yeast , striving to pursue a planting and brewing model close to the original ecosystem.
Shaputir Winery serves terroir and continues Michel's terroir philosophy. From planting to brewing, every step in the process emphasizes the unique personality brought by nature.
One of the wine tasting styles in this master class, Hermitage white 'Chante-Alouette' 2018) is a good example of supporting Michelle's terroir brewing philosophy.
This wine is made from Marsanne grapes from three vineyards (Le Méal, Les Murets, Chante-Alouette) in the Emmetage region. Among the 33 vineyards, Les Murets vineyards are mainly clay and gravel soils, and the red clay gives the wine a sense of layering and fullness; Chante-Alouette high-altitude vineyards, mainly loess and loess granite , provide the wine with a refreshing and salty flavor.
Mashan is the main grape variety in the Northern Rhone Valley. It is mostly used for red and white blending. It is very challenging to use single brewing to test the cultivation and brewing level. This wine has a unique fragrance and texture, with a gentle and elegant entrance, a light fruity aroma, and a faint oak smell and bitterness appear in the fresh yellow floral fragrance. , the eighth-generation successor of Shaptil Winery, Mathilde Chapoutier, , said in the live video that this wine is very suitable for Chinese food, and is not at all frightened when facing individual dishes such as peeled eggs and Beijing Roast Duck .
The sommelier who attended the master class on that day commented: "This is a very interesting and unexpected Masan. It has a fragrant aroma, the mineral salty and freshness of the soil combined with the cool esthetic. The flavor is closed but the aftertaste is very long."
02 Dramatic innovation
In Michel's world, wine has never been a convention. He is curious about everything and tries to present a unique view of nature and thought to the world through wine.
"If I stay still, I will fall." After Michel took over, Shaputir Winery was always able to continue the past and the future. has achieved many creative moves that the winery never thought of. The most famous example is the bottle label used since the birth of the invention.
Harmitage since 1996, all bottle labels of are printed with braille to help more visually impaired people understand wine information, and named an excellent series of wines representing the essence of shaputir as Hermitage red 'Monier de la Sizeranne') , to pay tribute to the great Braille founder Maurice Monier de la Sizeran (Maurice Monier de la Sizeranne).
Michel practiced it and practiced the concept of openness and innovation. In 1993, the French Wine and Spirit Sommelier Student Organization was established to organize the winery to harvest and harvest carefully to improve people's awareness of bone marrow donation. Since 1994, 495,000 euros have been raised.
Shaputir's openness and innovation are not only reflected in planting and brewing, but also narrowing the distance with global consumers by opening up cooperation models such as high-end aviation tourism and boutique hotels and catering.
Not only that, as early as April this year, Shaputil Winery had reached an exclusive cooperation with Meixia International Wine Industry, a leading wine merchant in Greater China, which jointly presented this masterclass. In the future, Messe will represent the businesses of Saputil Winery, its Burgundy brand Trenel and Château des ferages from Provence in the mainland Chinese market.
For this cooperation, Yang Zuchen, General Manager of Greater China of Meixia International Wine Industry, said: "We are very happy to be Shaputil Winery (M. Chapoutier is an exclusive agent for these three brands in mainland China. Shapoutier Winery is strong and famous for its excellent wine quality. It has been sought after by sommeliers, wine critics and wine lovers in the domestic market for many years. I would like to thank Shapoutier Winery for its trust in Meixia’s brand building and channel capabilities in the Chinese market. I hope that its exquisite, delicious and diverse French wines can win the love of more Chinese consumers. "Danny Chen, senior brand manager of Meixia International Wine Industry (left), presented prizes to the guests of the master class
Master Class Finally, Senior Brand Manager of Meixia International Wine Industry Danny Chen (left), presented prizes to the guests of the master class
Master Class Finally, Chen Ying (Danny, Senior Brand Manager of Meixia International Wine Industry Chen) supplements relevant information about Shaputir winery and wine products, and enthusiastically guides everyone to participate in the Q&A session and interact with prize-winning questions. She said at the end: "It is an honor to invite many industry insiders here to attend the master class. Meixia looks forward to the cooperation with Shaptir, more Chinese consumers will be able to reach the famous French products. I am very happy that the master class of Shaptir Winery held by Meixia will come to a successful conclusion."
03 Connecting the taste of heart and soul
In this master class, Meixia invited Liu Feifei, chief sommelier of Pudao, , as the main lecturer, and video links the eighth generation successor of Shaptier Winery, , Mathilde Chapoutier, , and wine master and commercial director of Meixia product procurement , Zhang Huaxuan (Jennifer Docherty MW) , to share brewing concepts and tasting views with everyone.
Above picture: Liu Feifei, chief sommelier who serves as the master class lecturer,
Below picture: Mathilde Chapoutier
The guests of the master class, led by Teacher Feifei and two guest lecturers, tasted seven wines from the four series of Excellence, Traditional and Honor of Shaptimer Winery, and the response was enthusiastic:
Excellent series - Essence
Excellence - The Quintessence
Emmetakic Sizelanna Red Wine
Hermitage red
'Monier de la Sizeranne' 2016
This wine is brewed by 100% exclusive Yuanshira, which is produced in the 100% Emmetaki region. By mixing the Syrah from multiple vineyards in the production area to increase the complexity of the wine body, combined with the barren soil of high altitude granite, the wine presents a mineral feel and a fuller flavor of blackcurrant , spices, graphite , etc., with a tight taste. Some guests on the scene said that the full spice flavor of this wine can arouse the desire to drink well.
refinement series - Love
Alchimie - By Love
Lagong Bopilade white wine
IGP Collines Rhôdaniennes
'La Combe Pilate' 2019
exquisite and flexible Vioni has always been an excellent grape variety that reflects the terroir. This single-purpose Vioni dry white wine is not only full of the mineral feeling and refreshing feeling pursued by the winemakers, but also has a very plump and smooth taste. The aroma of flowers and fruits mainly tuned by apricots has a steady and pleasant growth, and the flavor is gentle and delicate.
Traditional series - Classic
Tradition - The Reference
Ronne Valley Red Wine
Côtes-du-Rhône
'Belleruche' red 2020
This traditional series of dry red wine is made of a blend of Grenache and Syrah, a representative grape variety of the North Rhone Valley. Grenache brings a sweet and rich red fruit flavor, supplemented by Syrah's enthusiasm and smooth texture. Through the daily pumping over process during the fermentation process, tannins are silky and powerful, and have abundant aromatic substances. The aroma of black currant and raspberry exudes the scent of white pepper , and the red fruit in the mouth is rich in flavor and delicate texture.
Reputation Series - Inherited
Prestige - The Heritage
Gondyo Anvita White Wine
Condrieu 'Invitare' 2020
This 100% Vioni shows the wonderful terroir of the Condrieu production area: granite soil provides a refreshing and mineral flavor to the wine. After 15% new oak barrel and 85% large wooden barrels aged, the wine is white peach and tropical fruit-like fruit-like fruit-like fruit-like, with a little nut milky aroma. The overall taste is full and layered, without losing the crispness. With the ore flavor that awakens the taste buds, people can't help but savor the smell of grass, apricots, and peaches.
In the master class that day, a sommelier said after tasting it: "This Vioni brings a sweet spice after passing through the barrel, and the roundness of the wine is beyond imagination."
emitaki Messonil Red Wine
Crozes-Hermitage
'Les Meysonniers' red 2019
This is a classic style of Pope New Castle dry red. Shaptir uses a large proportion of Grenache to bring a sweet and elegant flavor, mixing the sirai and Mouverdre in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape production area, with silky and delicate tannins, full and three-dimensional fruity flavor.
After 15 months of aging in the concrete cement tank, the wine exudes a rich black fruit aroma, rich and delicate, with a clear spice in the mouth, full fruity flavor, and a coffee-like aroma.
Pope Newcastle Bernardine Red Wine
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
'La Bernardine' 2019
This is a classic style Pope Newcastle dry red. Shaptir uses a large proportion of Grenache to bring a sweet and elegant flavor, mixing Syrah and Mouverdre in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region, with silky and delicate tannins and full and three-dimensional fruity flavor.
After 15 months of aging in the concrete cement tank, the wine exudes a rich black fruit aroma, rich and delicate, with a clear spice in the mouth, full fruity flavor, and a coffee-like aroma.
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