Ermitage de l'Oree - 2012 - M. Chapoutier - 0,75L

A great white wine from the Rhône Valley, combining power and elegance.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: AOP Ermitage
• Producer: M. Chapoutier
• Vintage: 2012
• Grape Variety: 100% Roussanne
• Region: Rhône Valley, France
• Terroir: Parcel selection on clay-rich soils with rolled pebbles
• Ageing: Oak barrel ageing with regular bâtonnage to enhance texture
• Alcohol: Approx. 13–14%

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Golden yellow with luminous highlights
• Nose: Complex and intense—white flowers, exotic fruits (mango, pineapple), honey, with a touch of minerality and subtle oak
• Palate: Broad and creamy, balanced by fine acidity. Ripe fruit, hazelnut, cream, and a long, deep finish

🍴 Food Pairings

Ideal with
• 🦞 Lobster, langoustines, seared scallops
• 🍽 Mushroom risotto, creamy poultry dishes
• 🧀 Aged cheeses: Comté, Parmesan, mature Gruyère

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 11–13°C
• Decanting: Recommended for optimal aromatic expression
• Opening time: 30–45 minutes before serving

🗓 Cellaring Potential

• Drink now or cellar up to 25+ years for increased depth and complexity

🏰 About the Domaine

M. Chapoutier is a leading estate in the Rhône Valley, known for its meticulous terroir expression and commitment to biodynamic viticulture. Ermitage De L'Orée is one of the finest interpretations of Roussanne, offering remarkable aromatic richness and ageing potential, capable of evolving gracefully over decades.