98 Points
98 Points
97+ Points
17.5 Points

Chapoutier Ermitage Meal Rouge 2019

SKU: CHER201910 UCNZ

$480.00

Unit price: per

A blend of ripe red and black fruits, smoked meats, and spice, with a full-bodied and opulent profile.

Scoring 98/100 from Jeb Dunnuck and James Suckling, this wine showcases a remarkable concentration and finish.

With its complex layers and high-quality tannins, it’s ready to enjoy now but will also evolve beautifully over the next decade.

Critic Scores

98 // Jeb Dunnuck

"The inky hued 2019 Ermitage Le Méal offers up a classic, kaleidoscope-like bouquet of red and black fruits, smoked meats, crushed stone, spice, and burning embers. Full-bodied, ripe, and opulent, it has a wonderful sense of balance, incredible concentration, and one hell of a great finish. This cuvée comes from the middle of Hermitage Hill and the more alluvial and loess soils of the Méal lieu-dit. It was all destemmed and spent 18 months in a mix of barrels and demi-muids, with 20% being new."

98 // James Suckling

"At first very leathery and animal in the nose, then the smoke wafts in and is followed by candied-orange, tobacco-leaf and coffee notes. Very concentrated, but focused and elegant for this appellation. Invigorating freshness at the long, stony finish. So dynamic! From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2025."

97+ // Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"Chapoutier's 2019 Ermitage le Méal is a standout. Crushed stone and pencil shavings accent blackberry and blueberry aromas, while the full-bodied palate is richly tannic and concentrated, showing plenty of structure to balance the ripe fruit. It almost oozes across the palate, with savory hints of mocha and black olive lingering on the finish."

17.5 // Jancis Robinson MW

"Tasted at the domaine. Cedar on the nose is then supported by powerful ripe and ferrous tannins – huge intensity and the oak is till integrating. More of that iron and bloody notes on the palate, big, dense and currently very tight indeed. But the generous intense fruit should shine through the oak soon (well in a few years!)"

Product Details

Red

2019

Syrah

M.Chapoutier

Rhone Valley, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

14.0%

750ml (Bottle)

Available for Purchase

Biodynamic

Estimated dispatch from Warehouse: Thursday, January 02, 2025

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Description

Chapoutier's 2019 Ermitage Le Méal is a profound expression of Syrah from one of Hermitage's most revered vineyards. The wine’s deep, inky hue hints at the richness within, and the nose offers an enticing mix of red and black fruits, smoked meats, crushed stone, and subtle spices. A touch of burning embers adds a complex layer, making each sniff a captivating experience.
On the palate, this wine is nothing short of spectacular. It is full-bodied and ripe, with an opulent texture that balances perfectly with its concentration and structure. The finish is exceptionally long and dynamic, with flavors of mocha, black olive, and a stony minerality that underscores its terroir. With a score of 98/100 from Jeb Dunnuck and James Suckling, and 97+/100 from Robert Parker, the 2019 Ermitage Le Méal stands out for its impressive balance, depth, and aging potential. This biodynamically grown wine is a true gem that promises to age gracefully, revealing even more complexity over the coming years.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Black Fruits, Red Fruits, Spice

Palate:

Cassis, Dark Chocolate, Mineral

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

Chapoutier's 2019 Ermitage Le Méal is a profound expression of Syrah from one of Hermitage's most revered vineyards. The wine’s deep, inky hue hints at the richness within, and the nose offers an enticing mix of red and black fruits, smoked meats, crushed stone, and subtle spices. A touch of burning embers adds a complex layer, making each sniff a captivating experience.

On the palate, this wine is nothing short of spectacular. It is full-bodied and ripe, with an opulent texture that balances perfectly with its concentration and structure. The finish is exceptionally long and dynamic, with flavors of mocha, black olive, and a stony minerality that underscores its terroir. With a score of 98/100 from Jeb Dunnuck and James Suckling, and 97+/100 from Robert Parker, the 2019 Ermitage Le Méal stands out for its impressive balance, depth, and aging potential. This biodynamically grown wine is a true gem that promises to age gracefully, revealing even more complexity over the coming years.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Black Fruits, Red Fruits, Spice

Palate:

Cassis, Dark Chocolate, Mineral

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

Red Meat

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