Chapoutier - Ermitage - Le Méal - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

The 2020 Red Ermitage Le Méal is a pure Syrah from the hillside of the same name and from vines over 50 years old that still offers incredible depth and proverbial longevity. Very complete in this particular vintage, smooth, with incredibly delicate and elegant tannins, it benefits from being aged in first-class new barrels, offering superior complexity. Everything converges towards balance and refinement, with hints of mocha and deep black olives. The whole is destined for a great future but will also be appreciated in its younger years. Rated 98/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested at maturity, total destemming, aged 14 to 18 months in new or 1 year old barrels.

Organic and Biodynamic wine, certified by Demeter.

Color:

Bright and intense red.

Nose:

Beautiful fragrances of red and black fruits punctuated by notes of mocha and black olive.

Palate:

Complex and refined, this wine of beautiful balance offers a palate with good depth

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Woodcock with porcini mushrooms, roe deer in grand veneur sauce, turkey stuffed with chestnuts, game birds.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040.

A true legend of the Rhône Valley, Michel Chapoutier showcases an extraordinary portfolio of prestigious wines. Celebrated worldwide for his innovative embrace of biodynamic viticulture and his instinctive winemaking style, he is renowned for crafting wines that capture the essence of their terroirs with remarkable precision and consistency.

His expertise reaches its peak on the legendary terroir of Ermitage, where he produces exceptional single-vineyard cuvées. Biodynamically farmed and carefully crafted, these wines balance power and finesse, offering layers of complexity and exceptional aging potential that highlight the unique character of this iconic appellation.