2022 Ermitage Le Pavillon, M. Chapoutier

2022 Ermitage Le Pavillon, M. Chapoutier

Coming from a 65 year old parcel, on the all-granite soils of lieu-dit Les Bessards, Le Pavillon displays cassis, blackberry and cracked black pepper notes. On the palate, the tannins are fine and swept along with fresh acidity, underpinned with a lovely, smokiness. This is a captivating Hermitage.

Critic score
96/100 info
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£199.00

Wine details

  • Region & country
    France
  • Grape
    Shiraz/Syrah
  • Maturity
    Young 2026 - 2044info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • Organic
    Bio-Dynamic

Tasting notes

Plum and damson compote, star anise and soy on the nose. This is fresh and lithe, with marked acidity and a great explosion of flavour; bright as a meteor. Not as long as some vintages on the finish, but certainly makes an impression. The pH is at 3.6 naturally through concentration, and nearly 14% alcohol. Remarkably athletic in acid and tannin for a 2022. From lieu-dit Les Bessards.

Matt Walls, Decanter (November 2023)
96/100

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