2000 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc Le Méal

Community Tasting Notes (22) Avg Score: 91.7 points

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  12/16/2023 - peternelson Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Dark gold, but in great shape; Nose a bit subdued, slight almond, glue, praline; Extremely broad and rich on the palate, very low acid on the palate but lots of extract, hardly any signs of (too much) aging; this is a study of texture and moutfeel, however, it's quite unassuming in aroma and flavor as it's pretty subtle; difficult to assess especially while still tasting the champagnes. this needs it's own meal, it's own center stage. B&J xmas party

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  4/21/2022 - AlanM68 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Two bottles opened, from two different cases of 6, bought on release. First bottle was a deep, deep brown. Completely gone. Second was just beginning to oxidise but retained much of its freshness, with good length and textures Not, though, as good as I was hoping for … and am uncertain what the next 10 bottles might bring.

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  3/9/2022 - huntinpagan wrote: 93 Points

  Purchased at auction at least ten years ago. Popped and poured. Deep yellow color. Expressive floral nose, apricots and a saline note. A little nuttiness too.
  
  Initially tight on the palate. Thankfully not oxidized and quite sound. Opened up nicely over a couple of hours. Lush apricot fruit. Hints of marzipan. A bit of bergamot. A saline mineral quality. Thick and unctuous but not overly heavy.
  
  Finish mirrors the apricot and saline qualities.
  
  A good representation of a 20 year old white Hermitage. Very solid but a step below classic quality. Drink or hold.

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  2/14/2021 - Miceri wrote: flawed

  Dark yellow towards brown, clearly oxidation, little acidity, light sherry

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  5/23/2020 - herbaceous wrote: 90 Points

  Decanted briefly. Good structure but not a ton of fruit.

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