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Ermitage l'Ermite, Maison M. Chapoutier 1997

Tasting Notes

The fabulous 1997 Hermitage l'Ermite possesses the ripeness and exotic characteristics of a great Pomerol, but the structure, smoky minerality, and power of Hermitage. The color is a saturated black/ruby. The wine is rich, chewy, thick, and impeccably well-balanced. This wine will be approachable in its youth, but is capable of lasting 30-40 years.

91/94
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (121), February 1999
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