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M. Chapoutier : L'Ermite 2024

Name: M. Chapoutier : L'Ermite 2024
Brand: M. Chapoutier
SKU: F292/2024
Price: 445 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.45 (144 reviews)

Selection Parcellaire -

Rhone Valley

Ermitage

- White - See details

J. Robinson | 18

€1,335.00 Incl. VAT

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€445.00 / Unit

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Packaging : a case of 3 Bottles (75cl)

1 x 75CL

€447.00

3 x 75CL

€1,335.00

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Marks and reviews

/100

Decanter

Immediately very savoury in aroma, showing notes of bay leaf, thyme, fleur de sel and petrichor. A touch tighter and more reductive than the other white Hermitage wines this year. It has plenty of body for L'Ermite, and is very complete and well balanced. This is just the essence of granite, so upright, so salty, so tense. There’s freshness too, no heaviness. A very good vintage which has produced a classic Ermite. Grapes were harvested in three passes at the beginning, middle and end of September, as the vineyard is spread across different altitudes.

/20

Jancis Robinson

Julia Harding MW

Cask sample. Just under 0.5 ha, planted with the oldest Marsanne on the estate (including some centenarian vines), on the top of the hill of Hermitage, around the chapel, on poor, shallow granitic soils with loess. East-facing terraces. Hand-harvested on 3, 21, 25 September. Pressing of the whole grape; moderate use of SO2. Light settling. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in demi-muids (25% new wood) and stainless-steel vats. Aged on total lees for 12 months. Certified organic and biodynamic. pH 3.49, TA 2.85 g/l (sulphuric). Even deeper and with more presence than Le Méal. Spice, leesy richness and with a savoury character as well as deep, spiced pears and roasted almonds. An unexpected minty note. Attention-holding chewy texture. So much body and presence but without heaviness. Remarkable freshness for a wine of such moderate acidity. Long, savoury/salty aftertaste. (JH)

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/100

Jeb Dunnuck

Coming from a great lieu-dit at the top of the appellation with vines just east of the Chapelle that's harvested three weeks after the Marsanne on Le Méal (the warmest site in Hermitage), the 2024 Ermitage L'Ermite Blanc offers sensational aromatics of ripe orchard fruits, blanched almond, croissant, crushed stone, and white flowers. It's rich, full-bodied, has beautiful concentration, integrated acidity, and a blockbuster finish. Dense and incredibly concentrated, it's just an incredible, singular expression of this variety and terroir. Hide bottles for 4-5 years and enjoy over the following two decades. Drink 2030-2050.

Description

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Ermitage Blanc 2024 from M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Appearance

The wine displays a color ranging from pale straw yellow to golden, marked by beautiful clarity and great brilliance.

Nose

The aromatic bouquet reveals notes of white flowers, acacia honey, and toasted nuts, enhanced by a mineral dimension and hints of citrus characteristic of this cooler vintage.

Palate

On the palate, the wine offers a rich, full-bodied, and silky texture. This generosity is perfectly balanced by a lively acidity that brings freshness and remarkable mineral precision.

Food and wine pairings

This white wine pairs ideally with grilled white fish such as sea bream, shellfish served with buttery sauces, as well as poultry and white meats in cream-based dishes. It also complements vegetable-rich dishes and soft cheeses beautifully.

Serving and cellaring

With excellent aging potential, this Ermitage Blanc 2024 can be cellared and will evolve favorably until around 2059.

The mineral expression and precision of a white wine from the Ermitage appellation

The estate

Founded in 1808, the M. Chapoutier House is an iconic institution of the Rhone Valley. A pioneer of biodynamic viticulture since 1991 under the impetus of Michel Chapoutier, the estate now spans approximately 500 hectares worldwide. The property is renowned for its rigorous parcel-based approach, seeking to express the quintessence of each terroir. Today, operational and technical management is ensured by the new generation, with Mathilde and Maxime Chapoutier at the helm of the estate, thus perpetuating excellence and the family philosophy.

The vineyard

The estate is the largest landowner in the Ermitage appellation, with 31 hectares of vines. This exceptional terroir is located on a steep granite hillside, laid out in centuries-old terraces overlooking the river. The soils are of great geological complexity, combining granite sands rich in quartz, clay-limestone deposits scattered with pebbles, and alluvial zones. Benefiting from a south-facing exposure and optimal sunshine, this vineyard is entirely cultivated according to biodynamic principles.

The vintage

The year 2024 was marked by demanding climatic conditions, beginning with a difficult spring and episodes of frost in late April. The summer season then benefited from moderate temperatures from the end of summer through to harvest. This cooler climate helped preserve vibrant acidity and enhanced the mineral precision of the berries.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for this Ermitage Blanc 2024 are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and then rigorously sorted. After a light cold settling, fermentation takes place entirely in barrels at controlled temperatures between 18 and 20°C. The wine then undergoes extended aging on its lees for 10 to 12 months with regular bâtonnage. Maturation occurs mainly in 600-liter demi-muids and large oak casks, with around 10% new barrels and 15% stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness.

Grape variety

The Ermitage Blanc 2024 from M. Chapoutier is made from 100% Marsanne.

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