Y/M - Yannick Alléno & Michel Chapoutier
Y/M operates in the Rhone Valley, where Syrah and white varieties thrive on steep, sun-exposed slopes. The winery's portfolio centers on Saint-Joseph, a northern Rhone appellation prized for elegant, mineral-driven reds and whites. Couronne de Chabot Saint-Joseph, a Syrah-based wine, anchors the range alongside its white counterpart, a Marsanne expression. Both have been assessed by major critics including Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Falstaff. The red shows the appellation's characteristic structure and dark fruit intensity, while the white displays the textural richness Marsanne brings to the region. Croix de Chabot Saint-Joseph, also Syrah-based, rounds out the core offerings. These wines reflect the terroir of Saint-Joseph's demanding vineyard sites, where traditional Rhone viticulture yields concentrated, age-worthy expressions.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Falstaff