1999 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Méal
Community Tasting Note
Zweder wrote:
92 Points
Friday, November 4, 2011 - A weekend with friends in Germany Mosel area: Part 1: Rustic bouquet with a touch of barnyard and still a bit reticent. On the palate juicy red as well as black fruits, licorice, a touch of sweetness (from the alcohol?) and firm, still sticky tannin. This wine is still much too young.
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Comment posted by boillatm:
4/17/2021 1:05:00 PM - I had a bottle of this yesterday night with friends. I believe that it was my first Hermitage and probably in the top 3 of the wines I have drunk so far. Stunning wine.
Comment posted by Zweder:
4/17/2021 2:16:00 PM - Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately I don’t own any bottle of this wine. But I do have two bottles of le Pavillon 1999. Maybe it is time to open one.
Comment posted by boillatm:
4/22/2021 11:30:00 AM - Well, if once you are in Zurich, I still have two bottles ;).
I actually saw your note after seeing your CT on the vintage 2004 of Le Méal. I've seen a magnum of that wine for a relatively good price in a shop, but I guess there is a risk that the wine has passed its peak. What would you say?
Comment posted by Zweder:
4/22/2021 2:38:00 PM - I think you are right, there is a risk it is past its peak, but on the other hand if it is a magnum it could be a nice surprise….
And in case I come to Zurich in the foreseeable future, I will let you know and I will bring a bottle of le Pavillon 1999.