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M. Chapoutier : De l'Orée 2018

Name: M. Chapoutier : De l'Orée 2018
Brand: M. Chapoutier
SKU: F285/18
Price: 247.5 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.64 (513 reviews)

Selection Parcellaire -

Rhone Valley

Ermitage

- White - See details

Parker | 96-98

J. Robinson | 18

Wine Spectator | 96

J. Suckling | 98

Vinous - A. Galloni | 95

£1,485.00 Incl. VAT & DP

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£247.50 / Unit

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Packaging : a case of 6 Bottles (75cl)

1 x 75CL

£249.20

6 x 75CL

£1,485.00

In-Stock

DeliveryFree standard delivery from £ 250 purchase
Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates

ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE

All M. Chapoutier wines

Marks and reviews

/100

Wine Spectator

James Molesworth

This is creamy-edged, but with a racy spine, brightness and energy, showing floral lift amid a mix of white peach, white nectarine and mango flavors. The long finish is threaded with chamomile and verbena notes. Drink now through 2035. 52 cases imported.

/100

James Suckling

A superb, harmonious, textured and layered Ermitage blanc. On the nose it shows notes of bergamot, dried orange peel, mild spices, raw almonds and hints of quince peel. It’s medium-bodied, yet it has so much volume on the palate. Seductive with a caressing texture. Wisely oily, yet it remains aerial, agile and lively. There is minerality here, with a vertical dimension at the center bringing vitality to the coating palate. Enveloping and irresistible. Subtle, lingering finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.

/20

Jancis Robinson

Richard Hemming MW

100% Marsanne. Tank sample. Riper fruit than their Méal, fleshing out the palate and giving a more balanced, satisfying impression of flavour. Well-integrated dairy character and a decent dash of freshness that probably comes more from a saline/herbal flavour than acidity itself. Statuesque. (RH)

/100

Vinous

Josh Raynolds

Brilliant straw-gold. Powerful, mineral-accented orchard and pit fruit aromas are complemented by lemon curd, iodine and pungent floral accents. Intense, palate-staining pear nectar and Meyer lemon flavors show superb concentration. Definition and a sexy floral nuance build through the mid-palate. Opens up steadily on an extremely long, floral-tinged finish that emphatically echoes the pit fruit and mineral notes.

/100

Decanter

While this is lush and intense, reminiscent of roasted cashews drizzled with runny honey, it's still less fatty and opulent than Le Méal from the same year. Here the bitterness of Marsanne comes through after a salty, mineral wave that surges against its muscley, boney frame.

Description

M. Chapoutier presents a structured and indulgent Ermitage wine

The property

Established since 1808 in Tain-L’Hermitage, the M. Chapoutier House today embodies the elite of the greatest names in the wines of the Rhône Valley.

Vinegrower and merchant, Michel Chapoutier has managed over the vintages to lead this family business to the top. The wines of Maison Chapoutier are recognized for their refinement and high quality by the finest connoisseurs beyond borders. A man of many hats, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by American critic Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken up the torch of this iconic house, overseeing a vineyard of over 350 hectares across the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley.

The vineyard

The De l’Orée 2018 parcel cuvée from M. Chapoutier is an Ermitage wine made from grapes from the Murets plot, which owes its uniqueness to its soil composed of very ancient fluvio-glacial alluvium. These old vines, averaging 60 to 70 years old, are known for their low yields producing high quality wines.

Vinification and aging

Manual harvest at full maturity. Pressing followed by a settling of the musts in the cold for about 24 hours. The vinification is carried out to about 50% in demi-muids with regular stirring and 50% in vats. This wine benefits from an aging of 10 to 12 months, including 6 months on lees accompanied by regular stirring.

Blend

Marsanne (100%)

Characteristics and tasting advice for the De l’Orée 2018 cuvée from M. Chapoutier.

Tasting

The expression of reduction, typical of Ermitage wines in their youth, gives way to a palate gradually revealing its tension and vivacity. A powerful attack precedes a palate that seduces with its creaminess and its indulgent notes of matchstick tips and toasted sesame. Persistent, the finish impresses with its beautifully fine bitterness.

Service

To fully enjoy the aromas of this wine from the Rhône Valley, it is recommended to decant it.