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M. Chapoutier Ermitage "L'Ermite" Rouge 2006
M. Chapoutier Ermitage "L'Ermite" Rouge 2006
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Varietal
Syrah
Region
France
Sub-Appellation
Crozes-Hermitage
Alcohol
14%
Aging
Free run juice is transferred immediatly into new or one year old barrels to be matured for 18 to 20 months. The wine is unfiltered and unfined.
Fermentation
Hand harvested at maturity. The harvest, 100% destemmed, is vinified in a small, concrete vat. Maceration is long and lasts for 5-6 weeks.
Winemaker
Michel Chapoutier
Tasting Notes
Style
Full Bodied, Powerful, Spicy
Flavor
Blackberry, Blend-Spices, Tea
Aroma
Black fruits with spices and ink overtones
Taste
Very deep garnet, almost black in color. Black fruits with spicy and ink notes. Tannins are not only very powerful but also mellow. Smokey notes and pepper highlight wonderfully the Syrah variety on granite soils.One of Michel Chapoutier's renowned single vineyard wines, or Sélections Parcellaires. Can easily be aged 50-60 years. Note: This product is not available for discounts.