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M. Chapoutier : L'Ermite 2004

Name: M. Chapoutier : L'Ermite 2004
Brand: M. Chapoutier
SKU: F284/04
Price: 284.5 SGD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.71 (558 reviews)

Selection Parcellaire -

Rhone Valley

Ermitage

- Red - See details

Parker | 93

Wine Spectator | 94

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Packaging : 1 Bottle (75cl)

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Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates

ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE

All M. Chapoutier wines

Marks and reviews

/100

Robert Parker

Robert M. Parker, Jr.

All of the single-vineyard Ermitages turned out as good as I had hoped, possibly even better. In short, they are among the strongest wines one could hope for in this vintage. The 2004 Ermitage l’Ermite exhibits blueberry and floral notes, with that undeniable minerality lurking beneath the surface. It is full-bodied, which is rather remarkable in this vintage, with serious concentration for a 2004 and sweetness to the tannin. This wine might well be the most approachable of these wines, and drink well young yet last for 15 or more years. Importer: Terlato Wines International, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900

/100

Wine Spectator

James Molesworth

Shows a mix of dark bramble notes and a zesty wild berry profile, with dark cocoa, tar and graphite in the background. The muscular edge on the finish is atypical for the vintage. Best from 2008 through 2017. 360 cases made, 85 cases imported.

/100

Vinous

Josh Raynolds

Ruby-red. Remarkably intense raspberry, cherry, candied violet and graphite aromas show dramatic volume and thrust. Positively liqueur-like in sweetness and density, with mouthfilling red and dark fruit flavors, molten tannins and a late hit of cured meat. The ridiculously long finish boasts remarkable depth and clarity, and a never-ending display of ripe red fruits.

/20

Bettane+Desseauve

A wine with dense, concentrated juice. On the palate, great elegance. A smooth, delicate mouthfeel.

/100

Wine Enthusiast

J.C.

Wonderfully aromatic and complex, blending floral notes with mineral scents, bold cassis fruit and cracked pepper. This is full-bodied and muscular on the palate, the only one of Chapoutier's 2004s that really demands cellaring. Drink 2010–2020.

Description

A powerful and expressive Ermitage red wine

The estate

Established since 1808 in Tain-L'Hermitage, the M. Chapoutier House today embodies the elite of the greatest names in Rhône Valley wines.

Vinegrower and merchant, Michel Chapoutier has managed over the vintages to lead this family business to the top. The wines of Maison Chapoutier are recognized for their refinement and high quality by the finest connoisseurs beyond borders. A man of many hats, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by American critic Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken up the torch of this iconic house, overseeing a vineyard of over 350 hectares across the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley.

The vineyard

A single vineyard cuvée, the Ermite 2004 from M. Chapoutier is an Ermitage wine made from a selection of old Syrah vines. Located at the top of the Hermitage hill, in the place called l'Ermite, these vineyards over 80 years old are planted on very poor granitic soils.

Vinification and aging

The manual harvest is carried out late in order to have favorable natural degrees. 100% destemmed, the berries are 100% vinified in concrete vats. The maceration of about 4 weeks is carried out at a temperature not exceeding 32°C in order to guarantee optimal extraction. Only the free-run wine is used in the making of this wine. After the run-offs, the wine is put into new barrels and one-year-old barrels for aging for a period of about 8 to 20 months.

Blend

Syrah (100%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for L'Ermite 2004 from M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Color
The color reveals a dark garnet hue.

Nose
Fresh, the nose develops notes of red fruits and white pepper.

Palate
The palate perfectly expresses its original granitic terroir through delicate smoky and peppery notes. The palate reveals over the course of the tasting both powerful and silky tannins as well as a beautiful persistence.

Food and wine pairings

This Rhône Valley wine pairs perfectly with a winged rib of beef with chanterelles, a roast deer with its juice, or even a wild boar stew.

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