M. Chapoutier : L'Ermite 2014

A refined and mineral Ermitage red wine

The estate

Established since 1808 in Tain-L’Hermitage, the M. Chapoutier house today embodies the elite of the greatest names in the wines of the Rhône Valley.

Vine grower and merchant, Michel Chapoutier has managed over the vintages to lead this family business to the top. The wines of Maison Chapoutier are recognized for their refinement and high quality by the finest connoisseurs beyond borders. A man of many hats, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by American critic Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken up the torch of this iconic house, overseeing a vineyard of over 350 hectares across the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley.

The vineyard

L’Ermite 2014 from M. Chapoutier is an Ermitage wine from a parcel selection made from a selection of old Syrah vines. Located at the top of the Hermitage hill, in the place called l’Ermite, these vineyards over 80 years old are planted on very poor granitic soils.

Vinification and aging

The manual harvest is carried out late in order to have favorable natural degrees. 100% destemmed, the berries are 100% vinified in concrete vats. The maceration of about 4 weeks is carried out at a temperature not exceeding 32°C in order to guarantee optimal extraction. Only the free-run wine is used in the making of this wine. After the run-offs, the wine is transferred to new barrels and one-year-old barrels for aging.

Blend

Syrah (100%)

Characteristics and tasting advice for L’Ermite 2014 from M. Chapoutier

Tasting

With its finesse and minerality, L’Ermite 2014 from M. Chapoutier is the perfect expression of a vintage characterized by its freshness. This wine seduces with its youth, its liveliness as well as its delicate smoky notes.

Food and wine pairings

This Rhône Valley red wine can be served with red meats (rib of beef) or game (roast deer, wild boar stew).