Chapoutier - Ermitage - L'Ermite - Blanc - 2019

Wine:

Rated 100/100 by Parker, the 2019 White Ermitage L'Ermite is a perfect wine that gracefully combines power and nuance. With an admirable definition and purity, this impressive white wine carried by fine bitters boasts aromas of pear and pineapple and ripe fruits. There is a freshness throughout, giving the wine a great vibrancy; a superior expression of this terroir

Vinification:

Hand harvested, vinification in barrels between 18 and 20°C. Aged on lees with regular stirring for 1 to 12 months.

Organic and Biodynamic wine, certified by Demeter.

Color:

Bright pale yellow.

Nose:

Ripe flavors of pear and pineapple underlined by fine bitters.

Palate:

Rich and round, this wine has an elegant balance, supported by a slight bitterness.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aumônières of scallops, capon with yellow wine and morels, pan-fried foie gras.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2038.

Renowned winemaker, at the head of one of the most esteemed estates of the Rhone Valley region, Michel Chapoutier presides over a phenomenal collection of Crus. 

Leader of the biodynamic movement in viticulture, Michel Chapoutier is one of the greatest winemakers of all time. A true craftsman, he creates great wines that represent the best qualities of their appellation.

Particularly on the Hermitage terroir, his favorite part of the region, where he makes anthology parcel wines. These terroir wines, produced biodynamically, are the height of complexity and refinement. Crafted to perfection, they have few equivalents.