Chapoutier, Ermitage Pavillon Vintage:1995 open-knit nose

open-knit nose

the wine will require a bit of patience

Is this the best vintage since 1990 or perhaps 1978

a fine bead of acidity and good weight

Chapoutier, Ermitage Pavillon Vintage:1995 open-knit noseSourced from 4ha of 65 year old vines on granitic soils in the lieu dit of Les Bessards. It's mature now, showing a very gamey character on the nose along with some leaf mulch and cigar tobacco. It's still very full and richly fruited on the palate, with furry tannins which are perhaps just a little dry not the most elegant tannic texture. There's a saline, searching finish of good length. It's a little gruff compared to the sleeker incarnation of