Domaine Bento & Chapoutier

M. Chapoutier

Petite Ruche Crozes-Hermitage Blanc Marsanne

Medium gold color. Aromas of creme brûlée, citrus and marzipan. Creamy, soft and delicious! — 4 days ago

Doug, Shay and 6 others liked this

M. Chapoutier

l'Ermite Ermitage Syrah 1999

The vines for Chapoutiers “L’Ermite” are largely pre-phylloxera and some are well over a century old. Along with the typical associated fruits and non-fruits: brambles, spiced grilled meat and minerals, this bottle of the 1999 had a bit of a radish note, some old dusty leather-bound books and also had a touch of ethyl acetate. A touch closed relative to the other wines in the Hermitage flight but certainly didn’t seem to be fading and the grilled lamb and Moroccan spices helped to unlock some of its character. Drink now through 2035. Merci Dave!  — 2 months ago

Severn, Lyle and 8 others liked this

M. Chapoutier

Le Méal Blanc Hermitage Marsanne 2017

Light gold; open nose highlighting white flowers; surprisingly, almost delicate, flowery palate with plenty of spice and orchard fruit and mineral. Grew larger with time. Enjoyed at Club Gascon, London. — 4 hours ago

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M. Chapoutier

De l'Orée Ermitage Blanc Marsanne 1999

100% old-vine Marsanne from the Les Murets lieu dit which is predominantly east facing on the hill. This was the most powerful of the three Hermitage Blancs tonight. The nose was redolent of marmalade, honey, butter cream frosting, and slate. Luxurious texture with a long finish. Lovely with monkfish, sweet potato, leek, and winter truffle. Drink now through 2034+. — 2 months ago

Josh, Jeroen and 7 others liked this

M. Chapoutier

Chante - Alouette Hermitage Blanc Marsanne 2022

An average showing if not overly correct. — 10 days ago

Juan, Shay and 3 others liked this

M. Chapoutier

Hermitage Syrah

Best showing yet. Rocking. La Sizeranne — 21 days ago

Jay, Steve and 2 others liked this

M. Chapoutier

Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Syrah Blend

NOSE: mild, cooked fruit, a little carob. Inoffensive but not especially inviting.

TASTE: cooking spices, chicory, ash, a little bitter —unsweetened minerally dark chocolate - red fruit barely present and dried. Very balanced and elegant. This is going to kill with the herb roasted chicken I’m about to eat. 91.
— a month ago

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M. Chapoutier

"La Mordorée" Côte-Rôtie Syrah 1990

Amazing wine. Well worth the wait to live the experience — 3 months ago