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Hermitage Ermitage l'Ermite Chapoutier 2006

  • Yellow fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Wine for ageing
  • Color: White
  • Biodynamics
  • % 
  • 1.5L
  • Intensity
  • Rich

L'Ermite de Chapoutier offre toujours une incroyable longueur, et une aptitude au vieillissement inégalable par rapport au commun des vins blancs. Rond en bouche, il se mariera parfaitement avec un poisson en sauce lors de son ouverture... qui se devra de ne pas être précipitée. More info

  • Quantity: 1 Magnum
  • Level: 1 2cm
  • Label: 1 slightly marked label, 1 stained label, 1 slightly bin-soiled label, 1 wax capsule
  • Origin: -
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Rhône
  • Appellation/Wine: Hermitage
  • Producer/Owner: Chapoutier
  • More information....

Hermitage Ermitage l'Ermite Chapoutier serve at a temperature of 11°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Poissons en sauce, Petits farcis de légumes, Courgettes farcies au thon.

Peak: 2020-2060

  • Vintage score: 17/20
  • What the experts say...

    "The 2006 Ermitage l'Ermite blanc is pure perfection. A liqueur of licorice, crushed rocks, white citrus, and currants jumps from the glass, and in the mouth, the wine is one seamless, layered mouthful of citrus oil, white flowers, white peach, and honeysuckle." Source : R. Parker (02/2008)

    Lot presentation
    Hermitage Ermitage l'Ermite Chapoutier

    The wine

    It was in the 18th century that the name of Ermitage appeared in memory of a knight who, when returning from the crusades (13th century) and tired of fighting, lived as a hermit on a hill given by Anne de Castille, Queen of Spain. He planted a vineyard there. The Ermite plot is located at the top of the hill of Hermitage, near the chapel, located on a very poor terroir. Made from their oldest Marsanne vines, this Chapoutier cuvée is aged for at least ten months after long fermentation. Highly mineral on the nose, the wine exudes aromas of almond, hazelnut, linden and notes of brioche. Power, finesse and aromatic complexity characterise this wine which also is slightly bitter yet elegant at the finish.

    Information about domain Chapoutier

    Maison Chapoutier is without doubt one of the most prestigious names in the Rhône producing some of the finest Hermitage. The domain converted its 350 hectares of vines to biodynamic viticulture, making it the largest vineyard to adopt this method of cultivation. It has held certification since 1999. The Chapoutier savoir faire has spread to other vineyards in other winemaking regions: Provence, Beaujolais, Roussillon, Champagne, Alsace, Portugal but also Australia. In 1879, Polydor Chapoutier bought a few hectares of vines and started a negociant business. Seven generations have succeeded him, and Michel Chapoutier is currently at the helm. Since 1996, all the labels have been transcribed in braille. Chapoutier is often one of the last to harvest to ensure that grapes reach optimal maturity.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Magnum
    • Level: 1 2cm
    • Label: 1 slightly marked label, 1 stained label, 1 slightly bin-soiled label, 1 wax capsule
    • Origin: -
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: no
    • Alcohol percentage: %
    • Country/Region: Rhône
    • Appellation/Wine: Hermitage
    • Producer/Owner: Chapoutier
    • Vintage: 2006
    • Color: White
    • Peak: 2020-2060
    • Service temperature: 11°
    • Viticulture: Biodynamics 
    • Intensity: Rich
    • Dominant aroma: Yellow fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: Marsanne
    Hermitage Ermitage l'Ermite Chapoutier
    Hermitage Ermitage l'Ermite Chapoutier

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