Freddy R. Troya

9.8

M. Chapoutier “Le Pavillon” Ermitage Rouge 2011, Rhône Valley, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A legendary single-parcel Hermitage Syrah from the Le Pavillon vineyard, planted on granite soils with vines averaging more than 65 years old. Production is extremely limited, with only a few thousand bottles produced.

Aromas & Flavors
Blackberry, raspberry, smoke, licorice, and dark chocolate with subtle notes of spice and tobacco.

Mouthfeel
Deep, powerful, and velvety with extraordinary structure and aging potential.

Food Pairings
Game meats, lamb, venison, or slow-braised beef.

Verdict
One of the most iconic Syrah expressions of Hermitage, combining power, precision, and immense aging potential.

🍷 Personal Pick
An incredibly subtle yet deeply structured Syrah that reminded me why tasting great wines is such a joyful experience. Sophisticated, intense, and beautifully balanced without ever becoming overwhelming. The aging potential is extraordinary.
— 4 days ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.1

Medium ruby garnet , quite thin garnet ruby rim . Quite rounded blackberry , cassis , red plum , violet, cedar and burnt embers . On the palate this is quite elegant and red fruited ,red plum , cherry , blackberry and hint of red currant . Quite rounded and generous , balanced acidity and suave , velvety tannins . Medium length , with slightly smoky red fruit finish . This is showing well now , and is the middle of its drinking window . Now and over the next 5 years or so — 6 months ago

Ming L

9.0

Aromas of cherry, raspberry, and subtle earthy notes lead to a palate marked by vibrant acidity, fine tannins, and a touch of minerality. Medium-bodied.
Driving nicely at year 10 but don’t think it will improve with further cellar time. — a year ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2020 vintage. Last tasted 11.20.24 (9.3). Staff Burgundy tasting. PNP. Medium-medium heavy body. Cola, rhubarb, blackberry nose. Tremendous, back-end, finishing power but first 2/3rd's underwhelming. We'll see where it is in a year. 2.17.26. — a month ago

K ITO

8.9

Bought in Nicola’s on 251231
Healthy fine smell
Fresh good balance as typical French
Match with fresh cheese or grilled chicken or smoke salmon salads or fresh ham — 2 months ago

ed

9.2

dinner and wine for 60 — 7 months ago

with Michelle

Boris Mathiszik

8.9

Nice BDX. Earth and leather. 100% Merlot. — a year ago

Doug Powers

9.1

Ripe blackberry, faint mineral, much more fruit-forward than this cuvée usually presents, really drinks beautifully tonight, lovely Beaujolais! — 2 months ago

with Jim

Andrew Cullimore

9.2

Medium lemon colour , white bright for its age . Quite reserved on the nose at first , with some lanolin , wet wool, wax , honied orange peel , touch of herbal spice . On the palate this is slightly rounder than expected , with lemon peel , hints of orange , honey and spiced apricot . Good acidity , balanced alcohol , quite textural . Medium length , slightly toasty , lightly honied lemon rind finish . Does feel like it has semillon in the blend , though it does not . Showing well still , this is at peak , though I wouldn’t leave it too much longer . A really good showing . — 6 months ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.3

93+
12.8% 3.63 pH
First time 9% of CF
Polished, clean and nicely dense.
It will definitely improve with time in bottle. — a year ago