Ermitage Blanc Cuvee de L`Oree Chapoutier 2005

Ermitage Blanc Cuvee de L`Oree Chapoutier 2005

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  • Robert Parker rating 99
  • Vinous rating 94
Ermitage Blanc Cuvee de L`Oree Chapoutier 2005
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75 cl

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£230.00
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M Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc Cuvée de L`Orée 2005 is a mature, full-bodied white wine produced from Marsanne grapes in the northern Rhône Valley of France. Produced from 100% old-vine Marsanne from a single, biodynamically cultivated plot of Hermitage called Les Murets, Cuvée de l’Orée is one of the iconic white wines of the northern Rhône. "The 2005 Ermitage Cuvée de L`Orée is a spectacular wine, with notes of nectarine, quince, honeyed hazelnuts, honeysuckle, and an almost exotic note buttressed by excellent acidity and no notice of any oak. The wine has prodigious richness and a full-bodied intensity that needs to be tasted to be believed. This is stunning stuff that should drink well for 50 or more years, but you can drink it over the next 4-5 years or forget it for 12-15." Wine Advocate, 2008
94 Vinous
Vivid gold. Smoky pear and nectarine aromas are sharpened by lemon zest and deepened by toasty lees. Vibrant orchard and tropical fruit flavors pick up a citrus edge with air, but also gain a deep, honeyed quality. Becomes more mineral-driven and firm on the finish, which echoes the honey and lemon qualities. Talk about complex!Josh Raynolds1st January 2008

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