M. Chapoutier

l'Ermite Ermitage Marsanne

9.446 ratings
9.212 pro ratings
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Marsanne
Cream Sauces, Chili & Hot Spicy, Veal, Asian Cuisine, Chicken, Pork, Shellfish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Fish
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.4

Lots of fun bottles were popped at Al’s hosting this past weekend for his birthday celebration. All were served blind. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 6 reds and 1 dessert wine.

This was tough. Most were between Rhône or Cali chard. Had a distinct waxy pineapple trait to it. It walked a razor thin line to where it was almost mineral driven but the fruit was too pure. Gained more sea salt honey notes as it opened. Viscous. Rounded profile but the oak was always in the very back. Notes are consistent from the last time I tried this a few months ago. I called this Peter Michael Chardonnay from 2010.

Lots of fun bottles were popped at Al’s hosting this past weekend for his birthday celebration. All were served blind. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 6 reds and 1 dessert wine.

This was tough. Most were between Rhône or Cali chard. Had a distinct waxy pineapple trait to it. It walked a razor thin line to where it was almost mineral driven but the fruit was too pure. Gained more sea salt honey notes as it opened. Viscous. Rounded profile but the oak was always in the very back. Notes are consistent from the last time I tried this a few months ago. I called this Peter Michael Chardonnay from 2010.

Oct 22nd, 2019
Shay A
9.4

July 4th Friday was a total blowout! Killer bottles one after another. Here are just a few of the bottles we all enjoyed!

Powerfully viscous and waxy. Almost golden in the glass. Rich floral notes upfront like honeysuckle, but then takes a more poached pear like turn in the middle before finishing savory and mineral driven. This deserved a table of its own so it could be appreciated over the length of time it was opened.

July 4th Friday was a total blowout! Killer bottles one after another. Here are just a few of the bottles we all enjoyed!

Powerfully viscous and waxy. Almost golden in the glass. Rich floral notes upfront like honeysuckle, but then takes a more poached pear like turn in the middle before finishing savory and mineral driven. This deserved a table of its own so it could be appreciated over the length of time it was opened.

Jul 28th, 2019
John Sweeney

Starting to shut down but still about as good as white wine gets! Incredible minerality.

Starting to shut down but still about as good as white wine gets! Incredible minerality.

Sep 7th, 2016
Antonio Gianola

Viscous, nutty and honeyed

Viscous, nutty and honeyed

Jul 28th, 2015
Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.1

Honeyed, waxy and nutty. Moving between fresh and dried apricots, walnuts and honeycomb. Don't usually dig N. Rhône whites but this is pretty good.

Honeyed, waxy and nutty. Moving between fresh and dried apricots, walnuts and honeycomb. Don't usually dig N. Rhône whites but this is pretty good.

Jun 20th, 2015
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.0

A baby, lots of power hiding, very tightly coiled

A baby, lots of power hiding, very tightly coiled

Mar 11th, 2015
Mark Bright

Partner/Wine Director Saison Restaurant

9.0

Dense wine, heavy and roasted dark flavors

Dense wine, heavy and roasted dark flavors

Jan 14th, 2015
Katrina Ryan

Wonderful example of a Rhone white! Very rich and flavorful.

Wonderful example of a Rhone white! Very rich and flavorful.

Mar 30th, 2014
Jen
9.1

2005 in Tokyo at Est

2005 in Tokyo at Est

Oct 17th, 2024
Evandro Pereira

Precisa acompanhar algo com muita acidez, mas está bem melhor do que esperava

Precisa acompanhar algo com muita acidez, mas está bem melhor do que esperava

Nov 29th, 2020