2019 Technical Specifications
Region Hermitage
Certifications Demeter
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2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 120 g/L
Calories (estimated) 180 kcal / glass
150ml glass180 kcal
750ml bottle900 kcal
Grape Varieties Marsanne 100%
Region Hermitage
Fermentation Vessels 600-liter wooden barrels
Serving Temperature 10°C · 50°F
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested at just ripeness and dried on crates for more than 45 days. The resulting must contained at least 360 g/L sugar. Fermentation proceeded in 600-liter wooden barrels until alcohol approached 14%; bottling followed 24 months of ageing. The page’s separate finished-wine alcohol specification is 13%.
Certifications Demeter
Tasting Notes Deep golden yellow; candied fruit and honey aromas; concentrated, exceptionally balanced and very long palate.
Food Pairing Caramelized Normandy apple tart with cinnamon and thick cream
2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 105 g/L
Calories (estimated) 180 kcal / glass
150ml glass180 kcal
750ml bottle900 kcal
Grape Varieties Marsanne 100%
Drinking Window Can be kept for more than 50 years
Region Hermitage
Fermentation Vessels Oak casks
Production Details The crop was selected in successive passes and dried on a straw bed for almost two months before pressing. The must contained at least 360 g/L sugar. Fermentation and ageing were performed entirely in oak casks, with bottling 24 months later. The vinification text describes alcohol after fermentation as close to 15% vol, while the separate product specification states 14%.
Certifications Demeter
Tasting Notes Deep golden yellow; candied fruit and honey aromas; concentrated, exceptionally balanced and very long palate.
Food Pairing Apricot or citrus-fruit pies
2007 Technical Specifications
Region Hermitage
Certifications Demeter
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2006 Technical Specifications
Region Hermitage
Certifications Demeter
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2005 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 105 g/L
Calories (estimated) 185 kcal / glass
150ml glass185 kcal
750ml bottle925 kcal
Grape Varieties Marsanne 100%
Drinking Window Can be kept for more than 50 years
Region Hermitage
Fermentation Vessels Oak casks
Production Details The crop was selected in successive passes and dried on a straw bed for almost two months before pressing. The must contained at least 360 g/L sugar. Fermentation and ageing were performed entirely in oak casks, with bottling 24 months later. The vinification text describes alcohol after fermentation as close to 15% vol, while the separate product specification states 14.5%.
Certifications Demeter
Tasting Notes Deep golden yellow; candied fruit and honey aromas; concentrated, exceptionally balanced and very long palate.
Food Pairing Apricot or citrus-fruit pies
2004 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Residual Sugar 105 g/L
Calories (estimated) 185 kcal / glass
150ml glass185 kcal
750ml bottle925 kcal
Grape Varieties Marsanne 100%
Drinking Window Can be kept for more than 50 years
Region Hermitage
Fermentation Vessels Oak casks
Production Details The crop was selected in successive passes and dried on a straw bed for almost two months before pressing. The must contained at least 360 g/L sugar. Fermentation and ageing were performed entirely in oak casks, with bottling 24 months later.
Certifications Demeter
Tasting Notes Deep golden yellow; candied fruit and honey aromas; concentrated, exceptionally balanced and very long palate.
Food Pairing Apricot or citrus-fruit pies
2003 Technical Specifications
Region Hermitage
Certifications Demeter
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2002 Technical Specifications
Region Hermitage
Certifications Demeter
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Producer Information
Website
Address
18 avenue du Docteur Paul Durand, 26600 Tain-l'Hermitage, France
Phone
+33 4 75 08 92 64
Email
Owner
Michel Chapoutier
Cellarmaster
Michel Chapoutier