Ermitage Rouge Le Meal Chapoutier 2008
Ermitage Rouge Le Meal Chapoutier 2008 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah (Hermitage, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with barbecue, lamb, beef stew, steak. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £120.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cote Rotie Cote Blonde Rostaing 2012 | £120.00 | |||
| Cote Rotie Jasmin 2005 Jasmin · Rhône | £120.00 | |||
| Cote Rotie Lieu-Dit Fongeant Stephane Ogier 2015 Stephane Ogier · Rhône | £120.00 | |||
| Cote Rotie Michel & Stephane Ogier 2005 Stephane Ogier · Rhône | £120.00 |
Ermitage Le Méal Chapoutier 2008 is a single-vineyard Syrah, reflecting the distinct terroir of the Méal hillside in the Rhône Valley. The vineyard, characterised by its high terraces of shale and clay, features vines approximately 50 years old. Hand-harvested at full maturity, the grapes undergo fermentation in small cement vats, allowing for a focused extraction of flavours. Ageing occurs in new and one-year-old casks for 14 to 18 months, with natural clarification. Chapoutier, known for its respect for terroir, champions biodynamic farming practices to enhance vineyard health.