M. Chapoutier
De l'Orée Ermitage Blanc Marsanne
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Marsanne
Cream Sauces, Chili & Hot Spicy, Veal, Asian Cuisine, Chicken, Pork, Shellfish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Fish
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Rhone dinner #3 stunner white from Chapoutier - one of the best white Rhones I've had
Rhone dinner #3 stunner white from Chapoutier - one of the best white Rhones I've had
1 person found it helpfulJan 11th, 2015Weird and a bit oxidative. Maybe it came out a little later, but waxy and tight to start off with.
Weird and a bit oxidative. Maybe it came out a little later, but waxy and tight to start off with.
Oct 15th, 2014Very fresh in the nose for a wine if this age. Pear, quince, lemon curd fruit with scents of thyme and coriander. Surprisingly primary. Bright citrus tones on palate with stony, mineral flavors. As balanced as the wine is it should continue to age at a delightful pace.
Very fresh in the nose for a wine if this age. Pear, quince, lemon curd fruit with scents of thyme and coriander. Surprisingly primary. Bright citrus tones on palate with stony, mineral flavors. As balanced as the wine is it should continue to age at a delightful pace.
Mar 24th, 2017Just gorgeous. Dried fruit, nuts, wax. Really special wine - not for everyone, but I love these wines at this age.
Just gorgeous. Dried fruit, nuts, wax. Really special wine - not for everyone, but I love these wines at this age.
Apr 10th, 2016Wow, 1998 vintage at year 20 was one of the most unique, wonderful rich whites I have ever enjoyed. This was 3rd time I was blessed with tasting this vintage
..it keeps getting better & more special each time !
Wow, 1998 vintage at year 20 was one of the most unique, wonderful rich whites I have ever enjoyed. This was 3rd time I was blessed with tasting this vintage
..it keeps getting better & more special each time !