M. Chapoutier • Hermitage, France
Ermitage Le Méal Blanc from M. Chapoutier is a single‑site Hermitage white made from old‑vine Marsanne on the pebbly, so…Ermitage Le Méal Blanc from M. Chapoutier is a single‑site Hermitage white made from old‑vine Marsanne on the pebbly, south‑facing Le Méal slope; it’s typically demi‑muids‑aged and shows a rich, honeyed, textural profile of stone and exotic…Learn More »
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/750ml
2010 Retail Average
99
/100
2010 Pro Rating
Built like a grand white for the ages, the 2010 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Méal Blanc is a dense, golden Rhône that layers ripe white peach and stone fruits with citrus oil, toasted caramel tones, smoke and crushed stone. The palate is opulent yet stunningly precise, with immense concentration, a silken, almost chewy texture, and a long, savory-bitter echo that keeps all the richness in perfect tension. This is a benchmark, profoundly ageworthy Hermitage white that shows why the vintage is hailed as one of the greats.
Lobster with vanilla and citrus butter; Roasted Bresse chicken with morels and cream; Seared scallops with celery root purée
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Ermitage Le Méal Blanc from M. Chapoutier is a single‑site Hermitage white made from old‑vine Marsanne on the pebbly, south‑facing Le Méal slope; it’s typically demi‑muids‑aged and shows a rich, honeyed, textural profile of stone and exotic fruits, toasted nuts and brioche framed by a saline, mineral spine and impressive aging potential.