1999 M. Chapoutier Ermitage l'Ermite

Community Tasting Notes (22) Avg Score: 92.4 points

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  3/7/2024 - thesternowl wrote: 93 Points

  Rhône or Nôwhere 2.0 (Malcolm, NE): The vines for Chapoutiers “L’Ermite” are largely pre-phylloxera and some are well over a century old. Along with the typical associated fruits and non-fruits: brambles, spiced grilled meat and minerals, this bottle of the 1999 had a bit of a radish note, some old dusty leather-bound books and also had a touch of ethyl acetate. A touch closed relative to the other wines in the Hermitage flight but certainly didn’t seem to be fading and the grilled lamb and Moroccan spices helped to unlock some of its character. Drink now through 2035. Merci Dave!

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  4/22/2023 - SMagowan Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Drank from a 6 Liter bottle we opened for a wine party. Bottle was purchased at auction in 2021. This was in perfect condition. Very little nose, but on the palate it had a great peppery taste inside a subtle palate of earth and raspberry. The bottle was devoured. My score may reflect the happiness and fun I felt in opening this bottle for friends. 94-96

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  11/24/2022 - Rani wrote: 89 Points

  Tasted blind next to the 1997 (which was much better). Concentrated and unyielding. Perhaps still young. Was double decanted a few hours earlier and it still wasn’t enough. The material is there but probably needs 5 more years or more.

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  11/23/2022 - no oak wrote: 92 Points

  Decanted 2 hours. Unmistakable Syrah smoke as well as minerals on the nose and palate. The wine is unevolved and needs several more years of cellaring.

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  9/3/2022 - UFGators Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Wow. This is drinking in the sweet spot with more upside! Incredible bottle!

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