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M. Chapoutier Hermitage "Chante-Alouette" Blanc 2015
M. Chapoutier Hermitage "Chante-Alouette" Blanc 2015
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Varietal
Marsanne
Region
France
Alcohol
14.0%
Overview
A powerful wine with a distinct finish of almond. Very elegant with good length. The highly sought-after appellation of Hermitage is named after the tiny chapel at its highest point (once home to hermits). Most do not realize Hermitage is comprised of just a few hilltops with very dense terroir. Steep southerly facing terraces with unique microclimates drive rich complexity in the wines. In Hermitage, Marsanne is able to make some of the world's top and most long-lived whites.
Aging
Matured 10-12 months after malolactic fermentation occurs.
Fermentation
Hand harvesting at maturity. After pressuring, the must is cold racked for 48 hours. One third of the wine is vinified in new casks, the rest in stainless steel vats. The temperature of fermentation is regulated to develop the aromatic complexity of the wines.
Winemaker
Michel Chapoutier
Tasting Notes
Style
Complex, Structured
Flavor
Almond, Ginger, Honey, Walnut, Quince, Lime Blossom, Acacia
Aroma
Complex and subtle aromas of quince, walnut, honey, ginger and acacia with a hint of lime blossom.
Taste
A powerful wine with a distinct finish of almond. Very elegant with good length. The highly sought-after appellation of Hermitage is named after the tiny chapel at its highest point (once home to hermits). Most do not realize Hermitage is comprised of just a few hilltops with very dense terroir. Steep southerly facing terraces with unique microclimates drive rich complexity in the wines. In Hermitage, Marsanne is able to make some of the world's top and most long-lived whites.