De L'Oree Assortment Case (2011-2016)
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This exceptional white Hermitage is built for the long haul. While approachable in its youth with decanting, it typically enters a magnificent secondary phase after 5 to 10 years. Vintages from the 2011–2016 span are currently in their prime drinking windows and will continue to evolve beautifully for 15 to 25+ years from their respective vintage dates.
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Roasted lobster with butter sauce, pan-seared sweetbreads, or mature hard cheeses like Comté.
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Crafted by the pioneering Michel Chapoutier, the Ermitage 'De L'Orée' is a legendary expression of 100% Marsanne sourced from the ancient, low-yielding vines of the 'Les Murets' lieu-dit on the historic hill of Hermitage. Rooted in fluvioglacial alluvial soils rich in pebbles, these vines—some over a century old—produce a white wine of unparalleled depth, power, and minerality. Chapoutier, a fierce advocate for biodynamic farming, introduced braille to his labels in 1996 as a tribute to Maurice de La Sizeranne, inventor of a form of abbreviated braille and descendant of the original owners of the Sizeranne vineyard. This special assortment case captures a stunning vertical journey from 2011 to 2016, showcasing how the intense notes of honeysuckle, ripe stone fruits, beeswax, and toasted hazelnuts evolve under different vintage conditions while maintaining the signature saline minerality and opulent texture that defines this iconic cuvée.
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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.