M. Chapoutier
l'Ermite Ermitage Syrah
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
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!
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!
Mar 17th, 2024
Deep blue fruit, black pepper, tangy cherry, blood. This is young but really delicious.
Deep blue fruit, black pepper, tangy cherry, blood. This is young but really delicious.
Feb 20th, 2022
Beautiful aged Syrah. A little mushroom earthiness on the nose. Elegant fine grain tannins. Very powerful mid palate. To my guests last night, thank you for sharing!
Beautiful aged Syrah. A little mushroom earthiness on the nose. Elegant fine grain tannins. Very powerful mid palate. To my guests last night, thank you for sharing!
Mar 26th, 2021
Got to pop some special bottles when my good friend Shawn came in to town!
We thought it would be fun to open this alongside the Horsepower for a small comparison...as an ‘05, this was shockingly young. Gorgeous aromatic display of dried red flowers, herbs de Provence, underripe blackberries, and a touch of iron. On the palate, it unfurled a bit towards the end of the evening, revealing black currant, raspberries, coffee beans, smoked meats and a tangy mineral driven finish. This needs another 5 years and at that point, this may start approaching triple digits. Thanks @Shawn R .
Got to pop some special bottles when my good friend Shawn came in to town!
We thought it would be fun to open this alongside the Horsepower for a small comparison...as an ‘05, this was shockingly young. Gorgeous aromatic display of dried red flowers, herbs de Provence, underripe blackberries, and a touch of iron. On the palate, it unfurled a bit towards the end of the evening, revealing black currant, raspberries, coffee beans, smoked meats and a tangy mineral driven finish. This needs another 5 years and at that point, this may start approaching triple digits. Thanks @Shawn R .
Mid to dark ruby in colour with a tawny edge. Lovely perfume with roasted meats, dried flowers, and earthy notes. With time in decanter more barnyard cowyard notes developed, but in no way was this Brett. On the palate ultra savoury but also quite sweet initially. Soft resolved Tannins and ready to drink. Not unlike a top Burgundy with more fire power. After about 6 hours it had developed tarry aromas with coal dust and liquorice. Loved this wine. Usually have our top wine of the week at Sunday lunch. This matched well with Roast Pork.
Mid to dark ruby in colour with a tawny edge. Lovely perfume with roasted meats, dried flowers, and earthy notes. With time in decanter more barnyard cowyard notes developed, but in no way was this Brett. On the palate ultra savoury but also quite sweet initially. Soft resolved Tannins and ready to drink. Not unlike a top Burgundy with more fire power. After about 6 hours it had developed tarry aromas with coal dust and liquorice. Loved this wine. Usually have our top wine of the week at Sunday lunch. This matched well with Roast Pork.
Nov 24th, 2019
The best bottle I’ve had of this ever.
Amazingly fresh, sweet and full-bodied I was guessing ‘99 Guigal La Mouline...and that is a HUGE compliment!
The best bottle I’ve had of this ever.
Amazingly fresh, sweet and full-bodied I was guessing ‘99 Guigal La Mouline...and that is a HUGE compliment!
Dark but not heavy. Pure red/blue berry aromas. Dry leaves. A electric jolt on the finish. It’s 1993 not 95
Dark but not heavy. Pure red/blue berry aromas. Dry leaves. A electric jolt on the finish. It’s 1993 not 95
Nov 25th, 2017The nose was seductive and complex. The palate felt much leaner than the nose eluded to. No less, the palate was balanced and full of character with racy acidity and firm tannins. Needs time. #chapoutier #hermitage #syrah #rhonevalley #ctbucklinwine
The nose was seductive and complex. The palate felt much leaner than the nose eluded to. No less, the palate was balanced and full of character with racy acidity and firm tannins. Needs time. #chapoutier #hermitage #syrah #rhonevalley #ctbucklinwine
Oct 17th, 2017
Needs a lot of air time. 4+ hours
Needs a lot of air time. 4+ hours
1 person found it helpfulSep 16th, 2017Blake had this 10 years ago
Blake had this 10 years ago
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