L'Ermite 2018
Rhône Valley - Ermitage

Cotations
Dégustation
Oeil :
Brilliant and limpid straw yellow.
Nez :
Complex aromas of vanilla, almonds, dried fruits and linden-tree. The minerality is marked (typical of the soil).
Bouche :
Very round and rich wine. An elegant balance, with a light bitterness at the end. Very ripe white fruit aromas (peach and apricot). Beautiful length in mouth and a huge complexity.
Les conseils du Sommelier :
Wine pairing: Arctic char, declinaison of beets.
Cépage(s) :
100% Marsanne.
Vendanges :
To ensure a perfect balance between ripeness and freshness, each plot of land is harvested several times by hand.
Sol :
At the top of the Hermitage hill, around the chapel. East-facing Terrasse. Very poor granite and loess soil.
Vinification :
Whole grapes are pressed and a moderate amount of sulphur is used. Light settling. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in half-muids (with 25% of new wood) and stainless steel vats.
Elevage :
Aged on lees for 12 months.
Degré d’alcool :
14