Quality House Wines

Michel Chapoutier is one of the most highly regarded winemakers in France. Since taking over his family firm in 1990 at age 26, Michel Chapoutier has transformed the winery into the leading Rhone Valley producer.
He combines the modern and the traditional; crusading for biodynamic winemaking, while expanding operations around the globe and experimenting with cutting edge winemaking techniques.

Today, M. Chapoutier is the only producer to own vineyards in all of the major Rhone appellations. With Michel’s guidance, the family firm has become the benchmark Rhone wine producer. The legendary Selections Parcellaires of Maison M. Chapoutier are among the greatest red and white wines produced in the world. These small-production wines made from distinct, very low-yielding parcels of land express the unique terroir of the Rhone’s most important appellations.

“In this short period, Michel Chapoutier has amassed a record of unprecedented achievement… he is one of the most influential wine personalities of the last 20 years.”
-Robert Parker Jr.

“The Chapoutier Ermitage L’ Ermite 2007 and 2004 vintages are examples of great Syrah from the northern Rhone Valley. The L’ Ermite is his best wine.”
-Quality House Wines

Chapoutier Ermitage L’ Ermite 2007 $350 per bottle/ $3,600 per case

Chapoutier Ermitage L’ Ermite 2004 $300 per bottle/ $3,000 per case

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During the holidays we are generous people. We show our love and appreciation to those that we care about by giving gifts.

Unfortunately, it starts and ends with the holiday season. Gift giving should be a year-round endeavor. I’m not talking about birthdays or special occasions. In this digital age we are losing that personal touch. Gift giving has become depersonalized. We do what we have to do.

Let’s thank someone, not by text, but by sending a gift of appreciation. How about “thinking of you,” “miss you,” “hang in there” or “good luck.” What a novel idea! Gifts do not have to be expensive but they should be personal. Don’t give someone who loves tea a pound of coffee or a wine enthusiast beer or vice versa. So let’s spread the cheer all year round. Who knows, it might become contagious. The world could certainly us it.

Michael Leob was an executive in the luxury goods industry for over 30 years. He is presently a consultant in the retail industry.

For more information or inquiries, call 888-204-3928 or email
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