About
M. Chapoutier is the Australian outpost of the legendary Rhône Valley house, with its cellar door at 141–143 High Street in Heathcote, Victoria. Michel Chapoutier converted the family estate to biodynamic viticulture in the 1990s — a model that has become a benchmark for the global biodynamic wine industry. The Australian range focuses on Shiraz from Heathcote, Beechworth, and the Victorian Pyrenees, with Chardonnay also in the portfolio, produced as organic single-vineyard expressions. The motto "Fac et Spera" (do and hope) drives everything. The cellar door is open Friday to Sunday, 10am–5pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are M. Chapoutier Australia wines organic or biodynamic?
Yes. M. Chapoutier has practised biodynamic viticulture since the 1990s, and the Australian wines are produced as organic single-vineyard expressions. The family's biodynamic model is widely regarded as a global industry benchmark.
What grape varieties does M. Chapoutier Australia produce?
The focus is on Shiraz from three Victorian regions — Heathcote, Beechworth, and the Victorian Pyrenees — along with Chardonnay. Wines are presented as single-vineyard expressions emphasising terroir.
When is the M. Chapoutier Heathcote cellar door open?
The cellar door at 141–143 High Street, Heathcote VIC 3523 is open Friday to Sunday, 10am–5pm. Visitors can contact the team at +61 3 5433 2411 or office@mchapoutieraustralia.com.
Is M. Chapoutier connected to the famous French wine house?
Yes. M. Chapoutier Australia is the local arm of the historic French Maison M. Chapoutier, based in the Rhône Valley. The same biodynamic philosophy applied in France is followed in the Australian vineyards.