2016 Chapoutier Ermitage Le Meal Blanc

The 2016 Ermitage Blanc Le Meal is much more developed than the 2015 Ermitage Blanc De L`Oree tasted alongside. Deep straw-yellow in color, the 2016 exhales pronounced quince, hay, acacia honey, dried apple and toasted bread aromas. Powerful and deep, it hits the palate with full force. Opulent and flashy, the 2016 Blanc Le Meal closes with distinctive phenolic grip. Although it’s not the most elegant rendition, it does show the great potential that aged Marsanne can bring when made in the right hands. 95 points