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M. Chapoutier

Michel Chapoutier has been in charge since 1988. He has dramatically improved the quality. The vineyards are now all biodynamic. The wines spend a maximum of 18 months in small oak casks and all are bottled unfiltered. Michel specialises in top blends, such as La Mordoree made from 60 year old vines on the Cote Blonde and Ermitage Le Pavillon from 70 year old vines at the base of Les Bessards.

Wines from M. Chapoutier

Producer: M. Chapoutier
Wine: Ermitage Blanc De L'Oree 1995
Appellation: Hermitage Sub-region: Northern Rhone
Region: Rhone Country: France
Grape: Marsanne
Tasting notes: "The extraordinary white Hermitage Cuvee de l'Oree is mindboggling in both 1995 and 1996. Both wines represent the essence of white Hermitage. Made from 100% Marsanne from extremely old vines and microscopic yields of 12 hectoliters per hectare, the wines overwhelm any evidence of their barrique aging. Both possess extraordinary intensity, full body, the multi-layered texture of a great Montrachet, and intense, honeyed, mineral-like fruit flavors that ooze over the palate with remarkable richness, yet no sense of heaviness. These are undoubtedly the greatest white Hermitages I have ever tasted. Both should drink fabulously for another 2-3 years, and then shut down for 10-15 years. Both wines should easily last 40-50 years - assuming excellent storage." Robert Parker 97 points
dotsPrice: £95.00  dotsSize: 75cl Colour/style: White
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