2010 Chapoutier Ermitage Le Meal Blanc

Rhone en primeur
Producer:
Chapoutier
Origin:
Hermitage, Northern Rhone, Rhone/southern France, FRANCE,
Wine colour:
white
Wine style:
dry
Farming:
biodynamic
Closure style:
cork
Maturity:
young
A breakdown of the current stock levels in our stores, warehouse and from the wines' country of origin. Reserve or buy this wine.
  Available stock Select  
  Cases Bottles Cases Bottles  
Size/Price 1x150cl 150cl - inc
£140.00 ib		 - inc
 		  
Internet store 0 0
 
  Also available Select  
Bishopsgate shop 0 0
Other 1 0
 

Uncorked:

Robert Parker:

The 2010 Ermitage Le Meal Blanc, which comes from a warmer site, displays more tropical fruit, with loads of red currants intermixed with mango, orange marmalade, and exotic Asian scents. Dense, full-bodied, intense and rich, this is the most voluptuous and opulent of the blockbuster selections parcellaires whites of 2010. It should drink well for 30-35 years. 96-98 points

Jancis Robinson:

West, on sedimentary rock. Name comes from miel, honey, because it’s the hottest part of Hermitage - in 2003 it was picked on 16 Aug with massive alcohol! Massive and marzipan and richness. Very broad. Michel C suggests cooked-tomato aromas. Not quite enough nerve. Drink 2018-2024 17 points

Scores

96-98 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, October 2011
17 points, Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com May 2011