Crozes Hermitage, Northern Rhône

M. Chapoutier

"Le Pavillon" Ermitage Syrah 2007

Damn. This is delicious and in an amazing spot 😍

It has effusive aromas & flavors black cherry preserves, dried fig, prune, rose, graphite, coffee grounds, blackberry bramble, licorice, leather, tobacco, peat, clove, star anise, cardamom, cured meat, black peppercorn, wet earth, mushroom, potting soil, balsamic glaze..

On the palate it’s dry with high - barely so - alcohol (14% ABV). The acidity is lovely and energetic. Tannins are silky and well-integrated.

100% Syrah from Hermitage hill, biodynamic and lower intervention in the winery. Textured and deep.

Delicious !!!!

— 4 days ago

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Vanessa

Vanessa

@Dave Clinton It is very nice, indeed! 😆 Generous and complex. Cheers, my friend!
Dave Clinton

Dave Clinton

They say you are what you drink, right? Generous and complex 😎 Cheers!
Vanessa

Vanessa

@Dave Clinton Hear, hear! 😆🥂

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 2009

Only my second time with this wine, so so good. Decanted in glass for a 2-3 hours, opened up perfect. Had with masala burgers which worked great. — 10 days ago

E. Guigal

Ex Voto Ermitage Blanc Marsanne Roussanne 2013

90% Marsanne and 10% Roussanne, aged 30 months in new oak. Some will say this is over the hill, others will say it needs hours of air. It’s undeniably an eclectic and intriguing wine. Honey and toasted nuts. Rich and full with an unctuous sherry finish. Paired with chicken liver mousse. — a month ago

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Tom Casagrande

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I’m sure I’d be in the “over the hill” camp. I personally struggle to enjoy wines where I can perceive oxidative notes, even in wines where they’re supposed to be there (I would place Hermitage Blanc in the “not supposed to be there”camp.)

Alain Graillot

Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2013

This vintage is still youthful with dark fruits, spice, meat, olive & floral notes — a day ago

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M. Chapoutier

Le Méal Blanc Hermitage Marsanne 2007

Jan A
9.7

Really fresh core in the nose and palate. I've been put off by young white Rhone before (overly rich for my palate) but tasting this with age is a true revelation tonight. — 13 days ago

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Delas Frères

Les Bessards Hermitage Syrah 2010

Not what I expected i assumed elegance and was surprised that it was so full of fruit at this age. Another 5 yrs would help but right now it so pleasurable. — 20 days ago

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M. Chapoutier

Monier de La Sizeranne Hermitage Syrah 2016

2016 vintage. Last tasted 06.10.22 (9.4). Medium-heavy body now. Decanted and tasted after 30 mins. A slight amount of sed. Earth, shrooms, motor oil, fudge, dark plum and gaminess all there for the taking. Just starting to stretch its legs out. 05.22.25. — 12 days ago

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Always enjoyed this offering from them.

M. Chapoutier

De l'Orée Ermitage Blanc Marsanne 2003

Mature. Of course.
But…, it keeps on changing in the glass….
So much life and panache….!
A fantastic example of aged Hermitage.
— 13 days ago

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Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Domaine de Thalabert Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2020

100 per cent Syrah. A very nice Crozes Hermitage that will provide a day to day solution for those of you who like Hermitage wines. May 2025. — 24 days ago