Chapoutier, Ermitage Blanc Ermite Vintage:2011 The most dominant component part

The most dominant component part of Chaves red Hermitage comes from Les Bessards

Sisseck is thorough and meticulous

classic and fresh

(from 3 different parcels that total 2 ha)

comparing it to the 2017 it does not quite have the same tension and mineralité

Chapoutier, Ermitage Blanc Ermite Vintage:2011 The most dominant component partLimpid yellow gold. Expansive orange, dried pear, honeydew melon and floral aromas show outstanding clarity and mineral lift. Silky and taut on entry, then fleshier on the mid palate, offering powerful citrus, pit fruit and candied ginger flavors, along with subtle tarragon and vanilla qualities. Finishes on a resonating pear note, with emphatic mineral cut and excellent focus. Josh Raynolds