Chapoutier, Ermitage Pavillon

Chapoutier, Ermitage PavillonSourced from 4ha of 65 year old vines on granitic soils in the lieu dit of Les Bessards. It's mature now, showing a very gamey character on the nose along with some leaf mulch and cigar tobacco. It's still very full and richly fruited on the palate, with furry tannins which are perhaps just a little dry not the most elegant tannic texture. There's a saline, searching finish of good length. It's a little gruff compared to the sleeker incarnation of

Lush but energetic

The wine is subtle and harmonious

All things nice

It showcases incredibly lush

I did not get an opportunity to taste it

cigars and cassis make a great combination

complex scents of candied dark berries

It will be interesting to see what he comes up with going forward

4 ha and Ponsot is by far the largest holder in Clos de la Roche)

serious and impressively persistent finish

offering suave dark berry liqueur flavors and an aromatic

Seven percent was fermented in concrete eggs