2015 Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon Rouge

4 ha, 100% Syrah, 65 year old vines on granitic soils from Les Bessards. Deeper, slightly meatier than the Méal, but less effusive in fragrance – smells like bottled ink, blackberry juice and fresh herbs. Easy, smooth and svelte on the palate but it harbours a considerable weight of super-fine tannin, all perfectly ripe and not overdone. Wonderfully intense expression of pure lively fruit on the palate. It has a elegant mouthfeel, and really builds in power to a very long finish. Plenty of acid, very saline, highly mineral - an athletic wine. Drink 2025 to 2050. 97-100 points