Chapoutier   Ermitage le Meal Blanc

2012 Ermitage le Meal Blanc

By Chapoutier

The 2012 Ermitage le Meal Blanc from Chapoutier, Rhone

In the revered wine region of Rhone, a particularly significant vintage emerged in the midst of an outstanding harvest year: the 2012 Ermitage le Meal Blanc from Chapoutier. This unique bottling told a narrative both of the vineyard itself, a block of Maison Chapoutier’s remarkable terroir, and of the exceptional climate conditions that set 2012 apart.

 

A harmonious tryst of earthy tones and voluptuous fruit

Chapoutier's savoir-faire or intuition is omnipresent in their production process. The 2012 Ermitage le Meal Blanc asserted itself as an embodiment of this intuition and expertise. A confluence of Mother Nature's benevolence and Chapoutier's delicate stewardship, the wine reveals not only the sunny warmth but also the subtle complexity of that particular season.

Within its golden hues lay a symphony of flavours that dance to a winsome tune. The urgency of succulent apricot and peach notes ebbs into a tranquil riverbed layered with quintessential minerality and whispers of spice.

 

2012: A vintage primed for greatness

The climate trajectory in Rhone’s 2012 vintage was markedly unique. A late cold snap at winter's end was swiftly followed by an idyllic spring, which then mingled with an undulating summer before rounding off into a cool autumn. Given this backdrop, the grapes had an opportunity for extended hang time, which pushed forward intensity and depth in the wines—particularly true for our exquisite 2012 Ermitage le Meal Blanc from Chapoutier.

An essential offering for investors looking to diversify their portfolio with a solid performer, the 2012 Ermitage le Meal Blanc encapsulates an indulgent richness balanced by a vibrant acidity—a testament to the wine's ageability and promising evolution.

The stunning end result was undeniably one of Rhone's most compelling wines, gracefully combining eloquent layers of flavour complexity with Chapoutier's signature balance and extraordinary terroir expression. This is a bottle that effortlessly captures the genius behind this esteemed producer and the hidden power of an intricate vintage, indubitably an asset worth its weight in any discerning collector's vault.

Current market price

$2,510.00

12x75cl

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