Crème de cassis, smoked earth, gunpowder, liquid rocks, and graphite all emerge from this deep, hugely concentrated, massive wine. Rich, concentrated blueberry and blackberry flavors are penetrating in this full-bodied, richly textured Syrah. A densely concentrated Hermitage with awesome depth and remarkable ageing potential.
Grape Variety: 100% Syrah. Selection of the oldest vines at the top of the Hermitage hill, around the chapel, in the lieu-dit named "L'Ermite".
Appellation: Hermitage (Ermitage) AOC, Northern Rhône Valley, France.
Soil: Very poor and granitic soils at the very top of the Hermitage hill. The "Ermite" is considered one of the finest terroir-expressive sites on the entire hill.
Harvest: Hand harvesting at full maturity. Strict selection of the finest bunches only.
Vinification: Traditional vinification with whole-cluster fermentation. Maceration of 3 to 4 weeks to extract maximum complexity and structure.
Ageing: Matured in French oak barrels (10–20% new oak) for 18 to 24 months. Bottled without fining or filtration.
Alcohol: 13.5% vol. | Cellaring: 20 to 40+ years.
Critics: R. Parker 98/100 · Jeb Dunnuck 100/100 · Decanter 98/100 · Wine Enthusiast 96/100
Biodynamic & Organic Certified.