99 Points
98 Points
96 Points
17.5 Points
99 Points

Chapoutier Ermitage De L'Oree Blanc 2017

SKU: CHOL201710 UCNZ

$399.99

Unit price: per

Chapoutier Ermitage De L'Oree Blanc 2017 has received extraordinary acclaim, with 99 points from both Robert Parker and Decanter, highlighting its complex, rich profile and impressive aging potential.

Crafted from Marsanne grapes from 60 to 70-year-old vines in the prestigious Les Murets plot, this wine showcases low yields and high-quality production, resulting in a wine of remarkable depth and character.

With its rich texture and balanced acidity, this wine is celebrated for its ability to evolve gracefully over decades, making it an ideal choice for collectors and enthusiasts looking for a wine that will develop beautifully over time.

Critic Scores

99 // Decanter

"Rich and opulent on the nose, with yellow peach and honeycomb. Very full bodied, with that immediate internal sweet ripeness of fruit that often marks out this cuvée. Good balancing acidity here, with real intensity of concentrated sappy fruits. Huge length, impressive power and a great mineral expression. It coats the mouth, and somehow stays fresh despite its richness. Old vine Marsanne (over 70 years old) grown on the pebbly, sand and clay soils of the lieu-dit Les Murets. 80% is matured in demi-muid for 11 months, 15% new oak, and the rest in stainless steel. 2017 is an exceptional year for de l'Orée. Drinking window 2024-2045"

98 // Jeb Dunnuck

"Brought up in just 18% new French oak, with 15% in stainless steel, the 2017 Ermitage de L’Orée is a big, rich, exotic effort that has loads of caramelized citrus, white flowers, green almonds, and licorice aromas and flavors. A wine that changes with time in the glass, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a rounded, layered texture, and a great finish. As with the Le Méal, it’s made in a slightly more fresh, focused style that’s going to benefit from short-term cellaring."

96 // Wine Advocate

"There are a substantial 909 cases of the 2017 Ermitage de l'Orée. Sourced from Les Murets' clay soils, it combines hints of struck flint with honey, pear and baking spices on the nose. Full-bodied, with a layered sense of richness and ample concentration, it's a big but balanced wine. While it lacks the zest and freshness of the 2016, it should still drink well for close to two decades."

17.5 // Jancis Robinson MW

"Apricot and peach – far fruitier and more luscious than the Chante Alouette, and more immediately charming because of that. Lovely saline finish with a flinty bitterness perking up the palate. Long, rich, layered, generous. Mealy, cereal character on the finish."

99 // Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"Well-rounded, full bodied and very complex with overtones of ripe fruits, spices and roasting. Very long in the mouth, with a fresh final note. Depending to the vintage, the wine can be kept from 30 to 60 years, indeed from 50 to 75 years. Old vines of 60-70 years naturally keep the yields low."

Product Details

White

2017

Marsanne

M.Chapoutier

Rhone Valley, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

14.0%

750ml (Bottle)

Available for Purchase

Biodynamic

Estimated dispatch from Warehouse: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

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Description

Chapoutier Ermitage De L'Oree Blanc 2017 is a stunning example of the elegance and complexity achievable with old-vine Marsanne. Hailing from the prestigious Les Murets plot, this wine is crafted from 60 to 70-year-old vines that yield grapes of exceptional quality. The meticulous vinification process involves cold-settling of the must, followed by fermentation in a mix of demi-muids and vats, and aging on lees with regular stirring for 10 to 12 months. This careful approach ensures a rich, opulent profile with remarkable depth.
The 2017 vintage displays a pale gold color with a nose that reveals intriguing notes of gunpowder, hazelnut butter, and roasted pineapple, complemented by hints of praline. The palate offers a generous attack, with a fresh and salivating mouthfeel that is finely textured and enveloping. Flavors of orange blossom and frangipane emerge, leading to a saline and infinite finish. Rated 99 points by Robert Parker and Decanter, this wine is praised for its well-rounded richness, complex aromas, and impressive length. It is an exceptional choice for those looking to cellar a wine with significant aging potential, with the ability to evolve beautifully over 30 to 75 years.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Hazelnut, Peach, Pineapple

Palate:

Apricot, Baking Spice, Pear

Food Pairings:

Fish

Poultry

Shellfish

Tasting Notes

Description

Chapoutier Ermitage De L'Oree Blanc 2017 is a stunning example of the elegance and complexity achievable with old-vine Marsanne. Hailing from the prestigious Les Murets plot, this wine is crafted from 60 to 70-year-old vines that yield grapes of exceptional quality. The meticulous vinification process involves cold-settling of the must, followed by fermentation in a mix of demi-muids and vats, and aging on lees with regular stirring for 10 to 12 months. This careful approach ensures a rich, opulent profile with remarkable depth.

The 2017 vintage displays a pale gold color with a nose that reveals intriguing notes of gunpowder, hazelnut butter, and roasted pineapple, complemented by hints of praline. The palate offers a generous attack, with a fresh and salivating mouthfeel that is finely textured and enveloping. Flavors of orange blossom and frangipane emerge, leading to a saline and infinite finish. Rated 99 points by Robert Parker and Decanter, this wine is praised for its well-rounded richness, complex aromas, and impressive length. It is an exceptional choice for those looking to cellar a wine with significant aging potential, with the ability to evolve beautifully over 30 to 75 years.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Hazelnut, Peach, Pineapple

Palate:

Apricot, Baking Spice, Pear

Food Pairings:

Fish

Poultry

Shellfish

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