M. Chapoutier - Ermitage L'Ermite 2009 (750ml)
M. Chapoutier Description
COLOUR : very deep garnet red, almost black.
NOSE : black fruits with spices and ink overtones.
MOUTH : tannins are in the same time powerful and velvety. Smoky and pepper overtones express wonderfully the Syrah variety on granitic soil. According to the vintage, the wine can be kept from 30 to 60 years, indeed from 50 to 75 years.
Wine Spectator: 98 Points
This has a taut feel still, with an almost searing iron edge, but there's plenty of flesh in reserve, with plum compote, cherry pâte de fruit and anise notes that slowly fill in on the lengthy finish. Offers lots of grip too as this slowly unwinds with air, letting its iron edge stretch out even more. There's terrific spine and cut, with very impressive length. Best from 2016 through 2036. 702 cases made. –JM
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