Visit to Maison Chapoutier Cellar Door Shop

Tain l'Hermitage
Tasted Thursday, April 6, 2017 by Andrewbdc with 228 views

Introduction

Day discovering the hill of Hermitage - walked to the top and explored the different terroirs, visited the famous chapelle, then tasting of Jaboulet and Chapoutier wines in Tain.

Flight 1 (2 Notes)

  • 2015 M. Chapoutier Hermitage Blanc Chante-Alouette 91 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

    Pale lemon. Lemon, floral, vanilla, honey, nuts. Developing. Dry, medium acidity, medium (+) alcohol (13.5%), medium (+) body, pronounced flavours on the palate. Very good, needs time.

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  • 2013 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc Le Méal 93 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

    Pale gold. Lemon zest, stone fruit, almonds, hazelnuts, marzipan, vanilla. Developing. Dry, medium (+) acidity, high alcohol, full body, pronounced flavours - marzipan, pineapple, honey, mineral, long finish. Outstanding, already drinking well, but no doubt will improve with time.

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Flight 2 (6 Notes)

  • 2015 M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Les Meysonniers 88 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage

    Deep purple. Ripe red fruit, black pepper. Youthful. Dry, medium (+) acidity, medium ripe tannins, medium finish. Drinking nicely already.

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  • 2014 M. Chapoutier St. Joseph Les Granilites 89 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph

    Medium Ruby. Cassis, strawberry, smoke, pepper, animal, barnyard. Dry, medium (+) acidity, high grippy tannins, medium alcohol, medium, (+) finish, medium (+) flavours and finish. Approachable now but has the potential to improve.

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  • 2014 M. Chapoutier Cornas Les Arenes 89 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Cornas

    Medium ruby. Medium (+) aromas of red fruits, violets, black pepper, vanilla, leather. Developing. Dry, medium (+) acidity, medium (+) ripe tannins, medium alcohol, medium (+) body, medium flavours, quite mineral. Medium (+) finish. Elegant but a little dilute on the palate compared to the nose.

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  • 2015 M. Chapoutier Cornas Collection Bio

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Cornas

    Medium ruby. Pronounced dark fruit, black pepper, smoke, leather. Developing. Dry, high acidity, high tannins, rather rustic, medium alcohol, full body, pronounced flavours. Needs air - not ready for drinking yet. Lots of character.

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  • 2012 M. Chapoutier Hermitage La Sizeranne 92 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

    Medium garnet. Pronounced aromas of black cherries, cocoa, roast meat, vegetal, earth. Developing. Dry, high acidity, medium (+) ripe tannins, medium (+) alcohol, medium (+) body, medium (+) flavours, long finish. Very good, approachable now, but ideally needs time to develop.

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  • 2012 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Les Greffieux 96 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

    Medium garnet. Pronounced aromas of black cherry, black olives, black pepper, barnyard, leather, vegetal, roast meat. Developing. Dry, high acidity, high ripe tannins, medium (+) alcohol (14%), full body, pronounced flavours - primary fruit much more dominant. Long finish. Outstanding Hermitage, ideally to be left for several more years.

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