Chapoutier - Ermitage De L'Oree Blanc 2016
- Producer M. Chapoutier
- Blend 100% Marsanne
- Country France
- Region Rhone Valley
- UPC 0 15643 72107 6
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Item# 14371-16/6PK
Wine Spectator
97pt
Tasting notes
Tasting ”Les Meysonniers” white wine epitomizes the authentic character of Marsanne in Crozes-Hermitage. The color is a pale yellow with green highlights and very brilliant. The nose reflects quince, peony and then roasted almond. The attack is supple and fresh with a complex and long elegant finish.
Estate
With roots dating back to 1808, M. CHAPOUTIER is one of the oldest companies in the Rhône Valley. Yet, its world renown and the quality of wine can truly be accredited to the arrival of Michel Chapoutier in 1990. His willingness to change the set way, thirst for knowledge and open-mindedness, together with his drive to seek, discover and reflect the full potential of our terroirs, letting the soils express their true character, has put our wines firmly on the wine world map. This philosophy is what gives our wines their signature style, forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos and drives our team to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer.
Description
The name of the Crozes-Hermitage appellation comes from the Latin “Crozem” which means ”Croix” in French. ”Croix” has two meanings: cross or intersection.
Vinification
The entire harvest is pressed directly, followed by cold settling for 48 hours. Fermentation takes place in 600 litre casks with natural yeasts. Ageing lasts for 7 to 8 months in tank. 100% of which takes place in stainless steel in order to preserve the aromatic quality, derived from the Crozes-Hermitage sedimentary soils, within the aromatic expression of Marsanne.