M. Chapoutier • Hermitage, France
Ermitage Le Méal by M. Chapoutier is a powerful, single‑parcel Hermitage from the steep, sun‑drenched Méal hillside, whe…Ermitage Le Méal by M. Chapoutier is a powerful, single‑parcel Hermitage from the steep, sun‑drenched Méal hillside, where 50‑plus‑year‑old vines dig into warm glacial stones and clay. In red it’s pure Syrah, brooding and deeply colored, wi…Learn More »
$430
/750ml
2011 Retail Average
76
/100
2011 Pro Rating
Dark, heady fruit rolls together with smoke, spice and a stony, earthy bass line in the 2011 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Meal, giving a wine that feels both plush and tightly muscled. Blackberries and plums are lifted by hints of pepper, dried flowers and sweet herbs, framed by fine yet assertive tannins and a long, dry, very Hermitage finish. This vintage stands out for its rare combination of richness and energy, showing real depth without ever feeling heavy.
Roast leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic; Braised beef short ribs; Wild mushroom and lentil stew
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Ermitage Le Méal by M. Chapoutier is a powerful, single‑parcel Hermitage from the steep, sun‑drenched Méal hillside, where 50‑plus‑year‑old vines dig into warm glacial stones and clay. In red it’s pure Syrah, brooding and deeply colored, with ripe black fruit, smoke and velvety yet massive tannins; in white it’s old‑vine Marsanne, golden and opulent, marrying mineral drive and exotic richness. Both styles are built for decades in the cellar and represent one of the most concentrated, ageworthy expressions of this historic granitic slope.