Le Méal Ermitage rouge - M. Chapoutier

Swiveling the wine glass, this red wine reveals a high viscosity, which is evident in clear church windows at the edge of the glass. To the nose, this M. Chapoutier red wine reveals all sorts of blackberries, black currants, mulberries and blueberries.

The Le Méal Ermitage rouge from M. Chapoutier is the right choice for all wine drinkers who like it dry. However, it never appears sparse or brittle, but round and supple. On the palate, the texture of this powerful red wine is wonderfully dense. Due to the balanced fruit acidity, Le Méal Ermitage rouge flatters the palate with a soft feeling, without lacking freshness. In the finish, this youthful from the wine-growing region of the Rhône Valley finally thrills with considerable length. There are again hints of blackcurrant and blackberry. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the slate-dominated soils join in.

Vinification of the M. Chapoutier Le Méal Ermitage rouge

The powerful Le Méal Ermitage rouge from France is a single-varietal wine vinified from the Marsanne grape variety. The grapes grow in optimal conditions in the Rhône Valley. The vines here dig their roots deep into soils of slate. Le Méal Ermitage rouge is an Old World wine through and through, as this Frenchman breathes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underscores the success of Old World wines. The grapes for this red wine from France are harvested, at the time of optimal ripeness, exclusively by hand. After the hand harvest, the grapes arrive at the winery by the fastest route. Here they are sorted and carefully ground. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks, small wood and large wood at controlled temperatures. Once fermentation is complete, Le Méal Ermitage rouge can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for 12 months....

Food recommendation for the Le Méal Ermitage rouge from M. Chapoutier

This French red wine is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine to chickpea curry, pumpkin casserole or red onion stuffed with couscous and apricots.

Awards for the Le Méal Ermitage rouge from M. Chapoutier

This wine from Hermitage convinced not only us, no also renowned critics awarded him with 90 points and more. Among the ratings for the 2017 vintage are

• Wine Advocate - Robert M. Parker - 99 points

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