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Rhone | 1 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£188.52 |
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Vinous (96)The 2022 Ermitage Blanc De L'Orée radiates pronounced lemon flesh, yellow apple, cedar and honeysuckle aromas, complemented by linden blossom and jasmine adding a floral complexity. Highly concentrated yet capturing flawless elegance through lifting acidity, the 2022 is an immediately alluring De L'Orée, whose pristine flavors stay long after the wine has left the palate. Yet another magnificent white from Chapoutier that’s totally worth the chase. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£922.32 |
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Vinous (96)The 2022 Ermitage Blanc De L'Orée radiates pronounced lemon flesh, yellow apple, cedar and honeysuckle aromas, complemented by linden blossom and jasmine adding a floral complexity. Highly concentrated yet capturing flawless elegance through lifting acidity, the 2022 is an immediately alluring De L'Orée, whose pristine flavors stay long after the wine has left the palate. Yet another magnificent white from Chapoutier that’s totally worth the chase. |
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Rhone | 37 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,018.49 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2023 Ermitage de l'Orée evokes a lovely smoky reduction complemented with aromas of almonds blossoms, pear, spices and ripe white fruits mingled with delicate menthol notes. Medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, pure and seamless, it has a multidimensional, dense core of fruit, bright acids and a lovely gastronomic bitterness that leads to a saline finish. Crafted from vines planted on the lieu-dit Les Murets in the east part of the hill on clay, granite soils, it will offer a broad drinking window. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,530.29 |
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Vinous (93+)Medium ruby. Cooler but precise aromas of blackberry, blueberry, licorice and menthol; last year my barrel sample was dominated by the 60% new oak, but in the finished wine the wood has been thoroughly integrated. The sweetest and most powerful of this trio, but extremely backward, even tough, today; conveys a strong impression of medicinal austerity. But this is superconcentrated and vibrant, a distinctly uphill style of Hermitage. In fact, this is less obviously a wine from the '99 vintage than it is simply great Hermitage. Finishes with powerful granular tannins and subtle, chewy persistence. The '98 special Hermitage bottlings came from lower yields, according to Mathieu, but may not last as long as these '99s. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,124.29 |
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Wine Advocate (94)It is an amazing achievement. Even better is the 2008 Ermitage l’Ermite (449 cases). Not as concentrated as Le Pavillon, it reveals a powdered rock character in its ink, graphite, earth, blueberry and black currant-scented bouquet. Displaying medium to full body as well as great purity, it is another amazing accomplishment from Michel Chapoutier. Interestingly, in 2008, Chapoutier decided to cut back on the new oak for all of his top cuvees (utilizing 25% versus the normal 100%). |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,796.29 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2010 Ermitage l’Ermite (454 cases produced) is another perfect wine. Completely different than Le Pavillon, l’Ermite is always slightly more austere. It comes from a 7.5-acre parcel of sandy, granitic soils at the top of the Hill of Hermitage that produces both red and white compelling Hermitages, somewhat unusual in this tiny appellation. The black/purple-colored 2010 l’Ermite exhibits a tight, more mineral-dominated set of aromatics offering up hints of blue and black fruits, charcoal, steak tartare and an unmistakable floral note. This full-bodied, more austere and tannic effort reveals extraordinary weight, palate penetration and purity. It represents the concentrated essence of a specific site as well as the Syrah grape planted in this magical appellation. Forgot it for 10-15 years, possibly two decades, and drink it over the following 50-75 years. |
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Rhone | 5 | 98+ (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,396.32 |
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Wine Advocate (98+)As expected, the 2011 Ermitage l’Ermite, which comes from the lieu-dit of the same name, is more backward and focused, with a slightly closed, tight profile. Slowly giving up ample cassis and black raspberry fruit, graphite, licorice and edgy minerality, it is full-bodied, deeply concentrated and tannic, yet still never puts a foot wrong and is perfectly balanced and seamless. Give it 3-4 years in the cellar and enjoy over the following two decades or more. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,490.75 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Another wine that topped out on my scale, the 523-case 2012 Ermitage l'Ermite is as profound an Hermitage as you can find. Coming from the granite soils located around the Chapel on the top of Hermitage hill, it's always the most tight, backward and structured of the releases, even more so than the Pavillon, which always seems to have another layer of sweet fruit to me. The 2012 is deeper and richer than the 2011, yet as with most 2012s, it more approachable and forward than the 2010 (and 2009 in this case). Exhibiting awesome notes of powdered rock, creme de cassis, liquid violets and lite gunpowder, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, awesome mid-palate depth and building, ultra-fine tannin that frame the finish. It's an incredible wine that will won't start to become approachable until a decade after the vintage, and then will keep for three decades. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£848.29 |
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Wine Spectator (97)Sleek, with mouthwatering flavors of red currant, raspberry and cherry preserves forming the core, while a dusting of cocoa, a snap of red licorice and a long, lingering iron spine complete the picture. Very pure and focused. The minerality wins out in the end. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£780.41 |
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Wine Advocate (100)My pick of Chapoutier's 2015 Ermitage bottlings on this occasion was the 2015 Ermitage l'Ermite. It just edged out the other wines for its incredible purity of cassis fruit, indelible intensity and massive concentration. Size doesn't matter if the other elements aren't there, but this wine is complex, balanced and long, a true tour de force. Hints of crushed stone, peppery spice and grilled meat are in the background right now, partially submerged under the waves of fruit and ripe tannins, so give it a decade or so to shed some of that puppy fat and reveal its true nature. |
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Rhone | 2 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,281.95 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The full-bodied 2016 Ermitage l'Ermite is the biggest, most tannic of Chapoutier's current releases. Don't be fooled by the upfront aromas of confiture de cassis, this rich, chewy wine needs 6-7 years of cellaring to near approachability. But what a maturity that should prove to be, with hints of cedar framing ripe, mouthwatering fruit and savory overtones of black olive and licorice, all backed by the sensation of powdered granite on an almost endless finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,295.98 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2017 Ermitage l'Ermite is equally astounding but a completely different expression of Hermitage. Somehow this combines the reservedness of le Pavillon with the generosity of le Méal, resulting in a wine that I can only describe as perfect. The pristine cassis fruit is remarkably pure, joined by complex notes of crushed stone, salted licorice and the slightest hints of fine-grained oak. It's full-bodied, concentrated and velvety in texture, with oodles of chewy but ripe tannins and a finish that goes on for minutes. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98-100 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,231.18 |
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Wine Advocate (98-100)As usual, Chapoutier's 2018 Ermitage l'Ermite is a standout among standouts. Crushed stone, blueberries, even a touch of herb feature on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is cool and crunchy but also ripe and generous. It's rich and long, with a firm, granitic structure that should enable two-plus decades of aging. This has it all. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,299.98 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Marked by sensationally deep notes of crushed stone, cassis and blueberry, the 2019 Ermitage l'Ermite is a tremendous effort and a worthy rival to the wines produced in the past four vintages. Full-bodied, it's rich and restrained, expansive yet structured—just a complete wine from mouthwatering aromas to velvety mouthfeel and long, stony finish. While delicious now, I'd expect it to close up shortly, yet still be going strong two decades from now. Wow! |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,533.58 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Marked by sensationally deep notes of crushed stone, cassis and blueberry, the 2019 Ermitage l'Ermite is a tremendous effort and a worthy rival to the wines produced in the past four vintages. Full-bodied, it's rich and restrained, expansive yet structured—just a complete wine from mouthwatering aromas to velvety mouthfeel and long, stony finish. While delicious now, I'd expect it to close up shortly, yet still be going strong two decades from now. Wow! |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£1,329.95 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)In the same qualitative ballpark as the Pavillon, the 2020 Ermitage L'Ermite is even tighter and more chiseled. It too is perfectly proportioned and insanely pure, with notes of crème de cassis, burning embers, blueberries, camphor, charcoal, and crushed stone. While the soils here are less granitic than from the Bessards, this cuvée always seems to show even more minerality in every vintage I've tasted. Incredibly concentrated, full-bodied, and yet still flawlessly balanced and elegant, it needs to be hidden in the back of the cellar for 10-15 years and should have 50 years of overall longevity. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£299.99 |
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Rhone | 4 | - |
Inc. VAT
£716.35 |
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Rhone | 12 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,640.52 |
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Vinous (96)The intensely perfumed 2022 Ermitage L'Ermite walks onto the stage with a bang, screaming from the glass with pronounced black plum, black cherry compote, cassis pastilles, dried violet and cedar notes. Nuanced graphite adds a ferrous layer. Classic to the core, the full-bodied 2022 is a standout L'Ermite that’s firmly built like a brick wall, demanding at least until 2030 before showcasing its full potential to anyone lucky enough to own a bottle or two. A long, savory finish wraps it up nicely. |
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Rhone | 10 | 100 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£1,641.29 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Cassis, crushed graphite, liquid minerality, violets, burning embers, and pepper are just some of the nuances that emerge from the 2023 Ermitage L'Ermite, which comes from the vineyard around the Chapel at the top of Hermitage hill on a south-facing slope. Based on 100% Syrah that was 85% destemmed and aged 21 months in 15% new oak, it's full-bodied and has a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, tons of building, finely polished tannins, no hard edges, and just flawless overall balance. It's another absolutely heavenly Hermitage from this team that tops out my scale and is a more mineral-driven, focused wine compared to the slightly broader and more accessible Pavillon. Give bottles a decade of cellaring if you can and, like the Pavillon, it will keep for 50 years. Drink 2035-2076. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£2,363.15 |
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Wine Advocate (100)This is one of the greatest dry white wines I have ever tasted. The 1999 Ermitage l'Ermite is a liquid mineral, crystalline expression. It is the essence of its grape as well as terroir. It may be the greatest expression of terroir I have seen outside of a handful of Alsatian Rieslings (Clos Ste. Hune comes to mind). It has that transparent character that terroiristes talk more about than actually recognize. Drinking it is like consuming a liquified stony concoction mixed with white flowers, licorice, and honeyed fruits. It is frightfully pure, dense, and well-delineated. As I said last year, There is no real fruit character, just glycerin, alcohol, and liquid stones. That's about it, but, wow, what an expression! Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050. This is for the connoisseur of rare wines. Along with Gerard and Jean-Louis Chave, Chapoutier is producing the finest expressions of white Hermitage. His single vineyard cuvees are to die for if you like these eccentric, idiosyncratic, mammoth dry whites. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£2,512.32 |
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Wine Advocate (100)White wine simply doesn't get any better than the 2012 Ermitage l'Ermite Blanc. A massive, concentrated, yet insanely pure and focused effort, it has an incredible bouquet (almond paste, orange rind, caramelized peach), full-bodied richness, no hard edges and finish that just won't quit. Of all the 2012 whites, this has the most minerality, purity and precision. I'd happily drink it anytime over the coming 3-4 decades. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£2,415.95 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Completing a trifecta of perfect whites, the 2013 Ermitage l’Ermite Blanc is another sensational effort that offers incredible minerality/liquid rock in its pineapple, tangerine, flower oil, mint and caramelized citrus-driven bouquet. Full-bodied and beautiful on the palate, with more tension and focus than the Cuvee de L’Orée or le Meal, it has perfectly balanced richness, structure and freshness, with no hard edges and a blockbuster finish. It won't be accessible for another 3-4 years and will most likely be immortal in the cellar. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£711.86 |
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Vinous (94)Brilliant yellow. Vibrant, mineral-accented aromas of pear, Meyer lemon and jasmine; hints of smoky lees, iodine and fennel emerge with aeration. Sappy, deeply concentrated orchard and pit fruit, melon and brioche flavors are sharpened by an incisive mineral nuance. Finishes sappy, minerally and extremely long, with echoes of citrus pith and dusty minerals adding cut and focus. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
£154.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2022 Ermitage Blanc De L'Orée radiates pronounced lemon flesh, yellow apple, cedar and honeysuckle aromas, complemented by linden blossom and jasmine adding a floral complexity. Highly concentrated yet capturing flawless elegance through lifting acidity, the 2022 is an immediately alluring De L'Orée, whose pristine flavors stay long after the wine has left the palate. Yet another magnificent white from Chapoutier that’s totally worth the chase. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
£750.00 |
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Vinous (96)The 2022 Ermitage Blanc De L'Orée radiates pronounced lemon flesh, yellow apple, cedar and honeysuckle aromas, complemented by linden blossom and jasmine adding a floral complexity. Highly concentrated yet capturing flawless elegance through lifting acidity, the 2022 is an immediately alluring De L'Orée, whose pristine flavors stay long after the wine has left the palate. Yet another magnificent white from Chapoutier that’s totally worth the chase. |
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Rhone | 37 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
£829.50 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2023 Ermitage de l'Orée evokes a lovely smoky reduction complemented with aromas of almonds blossoms, pear, spices and ripe white fruits mingled with delicate menthol notes. Medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, pure and seamless, it has a multidimensional, dense core of fruit, bright acids and a lovely gastronomic bitterness that leads to a saline finish. Crafted from vines planted on the lieu-dit Les Murets in the east part of the hill on clay, granite soils, it will offer a broad drinking window. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
In Bond
£1,256.00 |
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Vinous (93+)Medium ruby. Cooler but precise aromas of blackberry, blueberry, licorice and menthol; last year my barrel sample was dominated by the 60% new oak, but in the finished wine the wood has been thoroughly integrated. The sweetest and most powerful of this trio, but extremely backward, even tough, today; conveys a strong impression of medicinal austerity. But this is superconcentrated and vibrant, a distinctly uphill style of Hermitage. In fact, this is less obviously a wine from the '99 vintage than it is simply great Hermitage. Finishes with powerful granular tannins and subtle, chewy persistence. The '98 special Hermitage bottlings came from lower yields, according to Mathieu, but may not last as long as these '99s. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
£919.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)It is an amazing achievement. Even better is the 2008 Ermitage l’Ermite (449 cases). Not as concentrated as Le Pavillon, it reveals a powdered rock character in its ink, graphite, earth, blueberry and black currant-scented bouquet. Displaying medium to full body as well as great purity, it is another amazing accomplishment from Michel Chapoutier. Interestingly, in 2008, Chapoutier decided to cut back on the new oak for all of his top cuvees (utilizing 25% versus the normal 100%). |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,479.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2010 Ermitage l’Ermite (454 cases produced) is another perfect wine. Completely different than Le Pavillon, l’Ermite is always slightly more austere. It comes from a 7.5-acre parcel of sandy, granitic soils at the top of the Hill of Hermitage that produces both red and white compelling Hermitages, somewhat unusual in this tiny appellation. The black/purple-colored 2010 l’Ermite exhibits a tight, more mineral-dominated set of aromatics offering up hints of blue and black fruits, charcoal, steak tartare and an unmistakable floral note. This full-bodied, more austere and tannic effort reveals extraordinary weight, palate penetration and purity. It represents the concentrated essence of a specific site as well as the Syrah grape planted in this magical appellation. Forgot it for 10-15 years, possibly two decades, and drink it over the following 50-75 years. |
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Rhone | 5 | 98+ (WA) |
In Bond
£1,145.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98+)As expected, the 2011 Ermitage l’Ermite, which comes from the lieu-dit of the same name, is more backward and focused, with a slightly closed, tight profile. Slowly giving up ample cassis and black raspberry fruit, graphite, licorice and edgy minerality, it is full-bodied, deeply concentrated and tannic, yet still never puts a foot wrong and is perfectly balanced and seamless. Give it 3-4 years in the cellar and enjoy over the following two decades or more. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,223.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Another wine that topped out on my scale, the 523-case 2012 Ermitage l'Ermite is as profound an Hermitage as you can find. Coming from the granite soils located around the Chapel on the top of Hermitage hill, it's always the most tight, backward and structured of the releases, even more so than the Pavillon, which always seems to have another layer of sweet fruit to me. The 2012 is deeper and richer than the 2011, yet as with most 2012s, it more approachable and forward than the 2010 (and 2009 in this case). Exhibiting awesome notes of powdered rock, creme de cassis, liquid violets and lite gunpowder, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, awesome mid-palate depth and building, ultra-fine tannin that frame the finish. It's an incredible wine that will won't start to become approachable until a decade after the vintage, and then will keep for three decades. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (WS) |
In Bond
£689.00 |
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Wine Spectator (97)Sleek, with mouthwatering flavors of red currant, raspberry and cherry preserves forming the core, while a dusting of cocoa, a snap of red licorice and a long, lingering iron spine complete the picture. Very pure and focused. The minerality wins out in the end. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
£645.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)My pick of Chapoutier's 2015 Ermitage bottlings on this occasion was the 2015 Ermitage l'Ermite. It just edged out the other wines for its incredible purity of cassis fruit, indelible intensity and massive concentration. Size doesn't matter if the other elements aren't there, but this wine is complex, balanced and long, a true tour de force. Hints of crushed stone, peppery spice and grilled meat are in the background right now, partially submerged under the waves of fruit and ripe tannins, so give it a decade or so to shed some of that puppy fat and reveal its true nature. |
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Rhone | 2 | 99 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,049.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The full-bodied 2016 Ermitage l'Ermite is the biggest, most tannic of Chapoutier's current releases. Don't be fooled by the upfront aromas of confiture de cassis, this rich, chewy wine needs 6-7 years of cellaring to near approachability. But what a maturity that should prove to be, with hints of cedar framing ripe, mouthwatering fruit and savory overtones of black olive and licorice, all backed by the sensation of powdered granite on an almost endless finish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,060.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2017 Ermitage l'Ermite is equally astounding but a completely different expression of Hermitage. Somehow this combines the reservedness of le Pavillon with the generosity of le Méal, resulting in a wine that I can only describe as perfect. The pristine cassis fruit is remarkably pure, joined by complex notes of crushed stone, salted licorice and the slightest hints of fine-grained oak. It's full-bodied, concentrated and velvety in texture, with oodles of chewy but ripe tannins and a finish that goes on for minutes. |
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Rhone | 1 | 98-100 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,006.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98-100)As usual, Chapoutier's 2018 Ermitage l'Ermite is a standout among standouts. Crushed stone, blueberries, even a touch of herb feature on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is cool and crunchy but also ripe and generous. It's rich and long, with a firm, granitic structure that should enable two-plus decades of aging. This has it all. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,070.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Marked by sensationally deep notes of crushed stone, cassis and blueberry, the 2019 Ermitage l'Ermite is a tremendous effort and a worthy rival to the wines produced in the past four vintages. Full-bodied, it's rich and restrained, expansive yet structured—just a complete wine from mouthwatering aromas to velvety mouthfeel and long, stony finish. While delicious now, I'd expect it to close up shortly, yet still be going strong two decades from now. Wow! |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,258.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Marked by sensationally deep notes of crushed stone, cassis and blueberry, the 2019 Ermitage l'Ermite is a tremendous effort and a worthy rival to the wines produced in the past four vintages. Full-bodied, it's rich and restrained, expansive yet structured—just a complete wine from mouthwatering aromas to velvety mouthfeel and long, stony finish. While delicious now, I'd expect it to close up shortly, yet still be going strong two decades from now. Wow! |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (JD) |
In Bond
£1,089.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)In the same qualitative ballpark as the Pavillon, the 2020 Ermitage L'Ermite is even tighter and more chiseled. It too is perfectly proportioned and insanely pure, with notes of crème de cassis, burning embers, blueberries, camphor, charcoal, and crushed stone. While the soils here are less granitic than from the Bessards, this cuvée always seems to show even more minerality in every vintage I've tasted. Incredibly concentrated, full-bodied, and yet still flawlessly balanced and elegant, it needs to be hidden in the back of the cellar for 10-15 years and should have 50 years of overall longevity. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
In Bond
£247.00 |
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Rhone | 4 | - |
In Bond
£588.00 |
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Rhone | 12 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,348.50 |
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Vinous (96)The intensely perfumed 2022 Ermitage L'Ermite walks onto the stage with a bang, screaming from the glass with pronounced black plum, black cherry compote, cassis pastilles, dried violet and cedar notes. Nuanced graphite adds a ferrous layer. Classic to the core, the full-bodied 2022 is a standout L'Ermite that’s firmly built like a brick wall, demanding at least until 2030 before showcasing its full potential to anyone lucky enough to own a bottle or two. A long, savory finish wraps it up nicely. |
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Rhone | 10 | 100 (JD) |
In Bond
£1,348.50 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Cassis, crushed graphite, liquid minerality, violets, burning embers, and pepper are just some of the nuances that emerge from the 2023 Ermitage L'Ermite, which comes from the vineyard around the Chapel at the top of Hermitage hill on a south-facing slope. Based on 100% Syrah that was 85% destemmed and aged 21 months in 15% new oak, it's full-bodied and has a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, tons of building, finely polished tannins, no hard edges, and just flawless overall balance. It's another absolutely heavenly Hermitage from this team that tops out my scale and is a more mineral-driven, focused wine compared to the slightly broader and more accessible Pavillon. Give bottles a decade of cellaring if you can and, like the Pavillon, it will keep for 50 years. Drink 2035-2076. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,950.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)This is one of the greatest dry white wines I have ever tasted. The 1999 Ermitage l'Ermite is a liquid mineral, crystalline expression. It is the essence of its grape as well as terroir. It may be the greatest expression of terroir I have seen outside of a handful of Alsatian Rieslings (Clos Ste. Hune comes to mind). It has that transparent character that terroiristes talk more about than actually recognize. Drinking it is like consuming a liquified stony concoction mixed with white flowers, licorice, and honeyed fruits. It is frightfully pure, dense, and well-delineated. As I said last year, There is no real fruit character, just glycerin, alcohol, and liquid stones. That's about it, but, wow, what an expression! Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050. This is for the connoisseur of rare wines. Along with Gerard and Jean-Louis Chave, Chapoutier is producing the finest expressions of white Hermitage. His single vineyard cuvees are to die for if you like these eccentric, idiosyncratic, mammoth dry whites. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
£2,075.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)White wine simply doesn't get any better than the 2012 Ermitage l'Ermite Blanc. A massive, concentrated, yet insanely pure and focused effort, it has an incredible bouquet (almond paste, orange rind, caramelized peach), full-bodied richness, no hard edges and finish that just won't quit. Of all the 2012 whites, this has the most minerality, purity and precision. I'd happily drink it anytime over the coming 3-4 decades. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,994.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Completing a trifecta of perfect whites, the 2013 Ermitage l’Ermite Blanc is another sensational effort that offers incredible minerality/liquid rock in its pineapple, tangerine, flower oil, mint and caramelized citrus-driven bouquet. Full-bodied and beautiful on the palate, with more tension and focus than the Cuvee de L’Orée or le Meal, it has perfectly balanced richness, structure and freshness, with no hard edges and a blockbuster finish. It won't be accessible for another 3-4 years and will most likely be immortal in the cellar. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£590.00 |
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Vinous (94)Brilliant yellow. Vibrant, mineral-accented aromas of pear, Meyer lemon and jasmine; hints of smoky lees, iodine and fennel emerge with aeration. Sappy, deeply concentrated orchard and pit fruit, melon and brioche flavors are sharpened by an incisive mineral nuance. Finishes sappy, minerally and extremely long, with echoes of citrus pith and dusty minerals adding cut and focus. |
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Chateauneuf du Pape, in the Rhone, pioneered the Appellation Controlee system by drawing up the first rules in 1923 regulating production, providing a prototype for others. This regulated yields, alcohol levels and what grapes could be grown where. The Rhone has gone through a resurgence with more of its appellations distinctive identities being asserted and respected.
