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Ermitage L'Ermite 2017 75cl

AOC | Hermitage | Rhône | France
CHF 389.15
Critics scores
100 By Robert Parker
97 By Wine Spectator
The 2017 Ermitage l'Ermite is equally astounding but a completely different expression of Hermitage. Somehow this combines the reservedness of le Pavillon with the generosity of le Méal, resulting in a wine that I can only describe as perfect. The pristine cassis fruit is remarkably pure, joined by complex notes of crushed stone, salted licorice and the slightest hints of fine-grained oak. It's full-bodied, concentrated and velvety in texture, with oodles of chewy but ripe tannins and a finish that goes on for minutes
Producer
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.