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Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc Cuvée de L`Oree 1999 is a mature-vintage, single-vineyard white wine produced from Marsanne grapes in the northern Rhône Valley. Maison Chapoutier is one of the oldest and most prestigious names in the Rhône region, producing a wide range of cuvées. Chapoutier is both a négociant and a winemaker, actively engaged throughout the Rhône Valley, with holdings in nearly 25% of the entire appellation. Cuvée de L`Oree is made from 70-year-old Marsanne vines grown in Les Murets, a 3.5ha vineyard in the chalkier, eastern section of Hermitage. "The awesome 1999 Ermitage Cuvee de l`Oree flirts with perfection. It is full-bodied, with an incredible bouquet of liquid minerals, liquorice, honeysuckle, citrus, and a hint of tropical fruits. One-hundred percent new oak aging has been completely absorbed by the wine`s fruit and glycerin. This is a winemaking tour de force, made from exceedingly low yields of 12-15 hectolitres per hectare (less than one ton of fruit per acre). However, readers should understand that these are often unusual wines to drink because they tend to show exceptionally well for 4-5 years after bottling, then close up until about age 12. They can last for 4-5 decades." Robert Parker, 2002
Superripe, liqueur-like aromas of roast apple and cinnamon; suggestion of crab apple. Not as fresh as it should be, perhaps simply due to low SO2 But chewy and dense. From low-cropped 50-year-old vines picked very late.Stephen Tanzer1st January 2001
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M. Chapoutier
Passion and Drive
One of the oldest producers in the Rhône Valley, M. Chapoutier was established in 1808. The arrival of a young Michel Chapoutier, who took over management of the family domaine in 1990, saw huge changes and a renewed drive for excellence, focussing especially on the diverse terroir of the Rhône. Michel has embraced biodynamic practices in recent years and attributes much of the increase in quality to this approach. The wines are generous and fruit-forward at the entry level, moving towards the sublime as we move up the quality ladder.
Two of the greatest wines in the portfolio are 'De L'Orée', an Hermitage Blanc made from 100% Marsanne and 'Le Pavillon', a full-bodied, expressive Hermitage rouge that effortlessly rubs shoulders with the world's greatest Syrah.
