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M. Chapoutier : L'Ermite 2021

Name: M. Chapoutier : L'Ermite 2021
Brand: M. Chapoutier
SKU: F292/21
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.82 (1188 reviews)

Selections Parcellaires -

Rhone Valley

Ermitage

- White - See details

Parker | 98-100

J. Suckling | 100

Wine Spectator | 96

J. Robinson | 18+

Vinous - A. Galloni | 96

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Marks and reviews

/100

Wine Spectator

Kristen Bieler

Shows real depth and style, with flattering notes of toasty oak draping over a core of yellow apple and star fruit, all grounded by chalky mineral elements and finely beaded acidity. Firmly structured and well-built, this will go the distance in the cellar. Concentrated and long. Drink now through 2038. 5 cases imported.

/100

Decanter

Piercing intensity on the nose, with mango, candied citrus peels and salt. Only medium-bodied, but this is an athletic, precise and hugely energetic Ermite, with really driving, focused acidity and immense salty minerality. Straight, long, and intense. Rather than the extract and concentration of some recent warmer vintages, this has immense drive.

100

/100

James Suckling

Stuart Pigott

The nose is like an essence of Mirabelle plums that pulls you into its tight inner orbit like a huge yellow star. This starts so quietly, but expands and expands as it flows over your palate in a way that’s not quite like any other white Rhone I can remember. How can a wine with such gigantic concentration have such perfect balance? The most amazing thing is the way the toasty richness interacts with the primal stony side of the wine: two faces of the same coin. Limited production. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

/100

Vinous

Nicolas Greinacher

The stunning 2021 Ermitage Blanc L'Ermite exhales intense hawthorn, flintstone, lemon peel, ripe pear, honeysuckle and white peach aromatics. The intentionally reductive elements are seamlessly integrated into the overall aromatic profile, making their presence felt without overshadowing everything else. Touching the palate with mind-boggling energy and elevated flavor concentration, the 2021 fires on all cylinders. Enjoy this immaculately sculpted L'Ermite over the next decade.

Description

A tense and smooth Ermitage white wine by M. Chapoutier

The estate

Established since 1808 in Tain-L'Hermitage, M. Chapoutier is an elite reference among fine Rhone Valley wines today.

Winemaker and wine merchant, Michel Chapoutier has successfully brought this family-owned business to the very top. The wines by Maison Chapoutier are renowned by the finest connoisseurs from all around the world for their refinement and high quality. A man of many talents, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by the American critic, Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken over the running of this iconic house, which has over 350 hectares of vineyards in the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhone Valley region.

The vineyard

M. Chapoutier's Ermite 2021 white wine is an Ermitage wine that stems from a vineyard located at the top of the slope of Hermitage, around the chapel in a place called l'Ermite. This fine Rhone Valley terroir is unique due to its nutrient-poor granite soils.

The vintage

2021 is a vintage during which the shifting weather conditions between the northern and southern parts of the Rhone Valley revealed the nuances and richness of each of these fine terroirs. This vintage exudes an alluring finesse and its aromatic palette harmoniously blends complexity and elegance.

The blend

Marsanne (100%).

M. Chapoutier’s L'Ermite 2021: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Nose

Complex and racy, the nose blends fragrances of lemon zest and toasted pine nuts with subtle smoky notes.

Palate

Pure and precise, the palate is seductive with its delicate texture and salinity. While this Ermitage white wine may seem closed in its youth, it will reveal its exceptional aging potential over the years to come.

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