Next to the traditional cuvée

With a decanter filled with crème de cassis

Ravera and Le Coste vineyards

and the wine overall is surprisingly succulent and approachable

A vein of fresh apple and grapefruit is tapped to introduce unexpected primary juiciness into the layers of confitured

Chapoutier, Ermitage Pavillon other_regions Next to the traditional cuvéeSourced 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