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Hermitage Ermitage Le Méal Chapoutier (no reserve) 2003

  • Yellow fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Wine for ageing
  • Color: White
  • Biodynamics
  • 15% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Rich

Rond et gras en bouche, cet hermitage issu d'une petite production aux rendements limités est un bijou de la maison Chapoutier dans les blancs. Voilà un flacon intemporel qui méritera de vieillir plusieurs années en cave. More info

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 very slightly marked label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Rhône
  • Appellation/Wine: Hermitage
  • Producer/Owner: Chapoutier
  • More information....

Hermitage Ermitage Le Méal Chapoutier serve at a temperature of 11°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Lasagne de cabillaud aux petits légumes, Bouillabaisse, Estouffade.

Peak: Drink until 2046

  • Vintage score: 15/20
  • Lot presentation
    Hermitage Ermitage Le Méal Chapoutier

    The wine

    The grapes used in this single parcel cuvée come from the hillside of Le Méal, a soil of ancient fluvio-glacial alluvial deposits, with many pebbles storing the day’s heat. Marsanne is used to produce this hermitage, whose yields are limited in order to guarantee its quality. Whole grapes are pressed in the cellar and half the vinification takes place in new demi-muid barrels and the other half in vats. Ageing lasts 10 to 12 months and will be interspersed with regular tastings and stirring to suspend the lees. On the nose, aromas of white fruit, honey and fine spices predominate. On the palate, the wine is balanced and fruity and the woodiness is pleasantly subtle. It also exudes notes of brioche as well as fine length. An exceptional wine.

    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 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 very slightly marked label
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 15 %
    • Country/Region: Rhône
    • Appellation/Wine: Hermitage
    • Producer/Owner: Chapoutier
    • Vintage: 2003
    • Color: White
    • Peak: Drink until 2046
    • Service temperature: 11°
    • Viticulture: Biodynamics 
    • Intensity: Rich
    • Dominant aroma: Yellow fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 100% Marsanne
    Hermitage Ermitage Le Méal Chapoutier
    Hermitage Ermitage Le Méal Chapoutier

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    iDealwine price estimate
    Hermitage Ermitage Le Méal Chapoutier (no reserve) 2003

    iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format