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
A great wine but it was overshadowed by some others in a blind tasting of other similar caliber Chapoutier Hermitage.
A great wine but it was overshadowed by some others in a blind tasting of other similar caliber Chapoutier Hermitage.
Dec 11th, 2013This is Hermitage Blanc. 100 per cent Marsanne. Just beautiful. Still fresh and bright with good acidity. A treat!
This is Hermitage Blanc. 100 per cent Marsanne. Just beautiful. Still fresh and bright with good acidity. A treat!
Jan 21st, 2017
Delicious white rhone... And Marianne and toys anne, not Syrah. Silly delectable.
Delicious white rhone... And Marianne and toys anne, not Syrah. Silly delectable.
Mar 29th, 2016Wow! Incredible 1999 vintage, slight honey and golden raisin on the palette. White peach and apple blossom on the nose.
Wow! Incredible 1999 vintage, slight honey and golden raisin on the palette. White peach and apple blossom on the nose.
Dec 6th, 2015
Becky had this 11 years ago
Becky had this 11 years ago
Oct 18th, 2013