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Ermitage L'Ermite 2007 75cl

AOC | Hermitage | Rhône | France
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94 By Robert Parker
A more near-term candidate for consumption is the 2007 Ermitage l’Ermite. It is a more austere, slightly less concentrated effort possessing notes of powdered rock as well as red and black fruits, full-bodied power, and a long finish. It is not among the pantheon of the most compelling Ermitage l’Ermites made by Michel Chapoutier, but it is certainly an outstanding one. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2035..
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Maison M. Chapoutier
Maison M. Chapoutier owns a significant vineyard holding on the famed Hermitage hill, but this winery also acts as one of the most important négociants in the northern Rhône Valley. The innovative and determined Michel Chapoutier has run his family’s domaine since 1990. In addition to introducing biodynamic viticultural practices in his vineyards, he has taken the property’s production number to another level, multiplying it tenfold. Michel has built quite a reputation for this estate - his pioneering spirit even led to the use of braille on his labels, as well as being the first to fully market single-vineyard bottling of Hermitage - setting Maison M. Chapoutier at the forefront. Amongst the wide-spanning collection of Rhône labels, the top wines are undoubtedly well-crafted benchmarks of their appellations. Hermitage now comes in a several guises, in both red and white, the wines are gracefully opulent. The top Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage wines are labeled with the traditional spelling, Ermitage. Each of the Ermitage wines, Ermite, le Pavillon, and le Méal are brilliant reds - powerful and plush.