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M. Chapoutier 1999 Le Méal Ermitage Red (Hermitage)

Price $150

Chapoutier’s selections of the best parcels of vines in Hermitage are set to become legendary. Sold under the ancient spelling of the appellation name (Ermitage), they represent the epitome of the power and concentration that lies behind the reputation of the appellation. This cuvée is the best of the collection, with its brooding, opaque character, suggesting… — R.V. (6/1/2002)

M. Chapoutier 2004 Le Méal Syrah (Hermitage)

Price $202

Le Méal is said to be the warmest terroir on the Hermitage hill, and thus it is no surprise that this bottling fared the best in the challenging 2004 vintage. Flamboyant, creamy waves of raspberry fruit flood the palate, bringing hints of meat, smoke and pepper along for the ride and developing lovely soft tannins on the caressing finish. Approachable now, but… — J.C. (9/1/2007)

M. Chapoutier 2000 Le Méal Syrah (Hermitage)

Cellar Selection

Price $317

If the gorgeous notes of brown sugar, graham cracker and black pepper on the nose don’t reel you in, what’s in the mouth will. Its blackberry core is juicy without being overblown; black olives, earth, leather and even a little raspberry flesh out the flavor profile. Has a velourlike texture in the mouth; its tannins are soft enough to age well, but age it… — W.E. (9/1/2003)

M. Chapoutier 2004 De L'Orée Marsanne (Hermitage)

Cellar Selection

Price $160

Chapoutier’s top white in 2004 is this knockout cuvée parcellaire he calls De L’Orée. Aromas of truffles and honey burst from the glass, while the flavors lean toward peaches and toasted nuts. It’s full-bodied and undoubtedly high in alcohol, but there’s no trace of heat, and while it’s broad and mouthfilling because of its size, it still finishes fresh and minerally. — J.C. (9/1/2007)

M. Chapoutier 2006 Le Méal Ermitage Syrah (Hermitage)

Cellar Selection
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Price $270

Although 2006 won’t go down as a great vintage in the northern Rhône, Chapoutier’s selections parcellaires are still top notch. Le Méal gets the nod this year as the most powerful of the group, with massive espresso and black olive elements tinged with meat and underlain by a bed of ripe blueberries. Long and mouthwatering on the finish, look for this wine to… — J.C. (2/1/2011)

M. Chapoutier 2004 L'Ermite Marsanne (Hermitage)

Cellar Selection

Price $260

For white Hermitage, this is tight and minerally, with more structure than Chapoutier’s other microcuvées and possibly more aging potential. There’s a bit of truffle on the nose, but it’s not so exotic as the De L’Orée, nor so rich and fat as Le Méal. Finishes with tremendous length and minerality. — J.C. (9/1/2007)

M. Chapoutier 2004 L'Ermite Syrah (Hermitage)

Cellar Selection

Price $250

Wonderfully aromatic and complex, blending floral notes with mineral scents, bold cassis fruit and cracked pepper. This is full-bodied and muscular on the palate, the only one of Chapoutier’s 2004s that really demands cellaring. Drink 2010–2020. — J.C. (9/1/2007)

M. Chapoutier 2006 Le Pavillon Ermitage Syrah (Hermitage)

Cellar Selection
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Price $316

Le Pavillon is drawn from Les Bessards, the most granitic of Hermitage’s climats, resulting in a wine with pronounced structure and minerailty. Hints of cinnamon and clove join plum and crushed stone on the nose, while the concentrated flavors suggest iron or beef blood as well. Drink 2015–2030. — J.C. (2/1/2011)

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