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2007 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc Le Méal
Marsanne
- France
- Rhône
- Northern Rhône
- Hermitage
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Community Tasting Notes 47
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thesternowl wrote: 94 points
March 7, 2024 - Rhône or Nôwhere 2.0 (Malcolm, NE): 100% old-vine Marsanne from the Le Méal lieu dit which is predominately south facing. The 2007 “Le Méal” is a wine of beauty and balance with notes of yellow flowers, wet stone and honey suckle. Surprisingly fresh for a 2007. Super delicious with monkfish, sweet potato, leek, and winter truffle. Drink now through 2037. Merci Dave!
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Peter Z. Likes this wine: 97 points
January 18, 2024 - Needed air to open
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paintinginacave Likes this wine: 94 points
March 25, 2023 - One hour slow oxidation. Pours a brilliant medium gold. Inviting aromas of spiced, poached white pear, honeysuckle, lightly pickled ginger, a feint touch of honey, damp stones, quince, and orange oil. Ultra-concentrated, waxy yet silken - the palate is a dense, powerful delight that finishes with a touch of phenolic bitterness akin to grapefruit pith.
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Amberissey Likes this wine: 95 points
March 25, 2023 - Baking spices, pineapple, damp mossy rocks, and red apple skin in beautiful delineation on the nose. An absolute firework display on the palette. Baking spices first, then more of a baked pineapple, like a pineapple tarte tatin, also with vanilla custard. A lovely tart bitterness on the finish. Great purity.
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Hamersly wrote: flawed
September 25, 2022 - Oxidized. Amber color, not unpleasant but significant butterscotch competing with the apricot and pineapple.
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By Chris Kissack
May 2011 (link)(Chapoutier Ermitage Le Méal) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
January/February 2009, IWC Issue #142 (link)(Maison Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc Le Meal) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
12/5/2008 (link)(M Chapoutier, Le Méal Hermitage White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
6/28/2010 (link) 93 points(M. Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc Le Méal) Light golden yellow color; ravishing, floral, lemon, orange blossom nose; tasty, orange blossom, floral, orange palate with good acidity, and approachable nose; medium-plus finish 93+ pts. (group's WOTF)
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By Richard Jennings
12/9/2008 (link) 93 points(M. Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc Le Méal) Medium canary yellow color; lovely floral, white flower, almond and oatmeal nose; poised, smoky, light oily textured, fuzzy peach palate; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2007
- Type White
- Producer M. Chapoutier
- Varietal Marsanne
- Designation Ermitage Blanc
- Vineyard Le Méal
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Northern Rhône
- Appellation Hermitage
- UPC Code 000004660354
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 426 (55%)
- Consumed 344 (45%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
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- VarietyMarsanne
- VineyardLe Méal
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionNorthern Rhône
- AppellationHermitage
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