Coffret 3 Ermite Assortment Case
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 40 years from the vintage release, as these monumental Syrahs require significant cellar aging to fully resolve their powerful tannins and reveal their complex tertiary character.
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Slow-braised beef short ribs, roasted rack of lamb with wild herbs, or roasted venison loin.
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The 'Coffret 3 Ermite' from M. Chapoutier is a prestigious showcase of one of the world's most legendary single-vineyard wines: Ermitage 'L'Ermite' Rouge. Sourced from the very top of the historic Hermitage hill, near the iconic chapel, this 100% Syrah cuvée is grown on poor, granitic soils that force the ancient vines to dig deep for nutrients. The hill itself is steeped in lore, named after the 13th-century knight Gaspard de Stérimberg, who returned wounded from the Crusades to live as a hermit and tend these steep slopes. Michel Chapoutier, a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture, crafts this monument of a wine using extremely low yields, traditional fermentation in concrete vats, and extended aging in oak casks. Each bottle also features Chapoutier's signature braille labeling, a tribute to Maurice de La Sizeranne. The resulting wine is incredibly deep, characterized by intense notes of black fruits, graphite, cold ashes, and exquisite spices.
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Established in 1808 in Tain-l'Hermitage, M. Chapoutier is one of the Rhône Valley's most historic and revered wine producers, currently led by the visionary Michel Chapoutier who transitioned the estate to biodynamic farming in the 1990s. The maison is globally celebrated for its pioneering "sélections parcellaires" (single-vineyard wines) and its commitment to expressing the pure terroir of prestigious appellations like Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Utilizing traditional, low-intervention winemaking techniques, Chapoutier produces highly acclaimed reds and whites, including iconic labels such as the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac, Côte-Rôtie La Mordorée, and the Hermitage-derived La Sizeranne. Beyond the Rhône, the family has expanded its terroir-driven philosophy to exceptional estates in Roussillon, Australia's Victoria region, and Portugal's Douro Valley.