Chapoutier   Ermitage le Meal

2006 Ermitage le Meal

By Chapoutier

2006 Ermitage le Meal from Chapoutier, Rhone

The 2006 Ermitage Le Meal from Chapoutier is emblematic of the exceptional symmetry between a master producer and an unusual vintage. A review of this wine is far more than a mere tasting note — it’s a reading from the sacred annals of Rhone Valley.

 

Exquisite balance

In 2006, the Rhone weather gave both relief from relentless summer heat and sufficient warmth to reach ideal sugar-acidity balance, especially for the syrah grape. Chapoutier, with their penchant for perfection, captured this unique climatic interplay and alchemically transformed it into liquid gold in a bottle.

This investment-worthy wine retains its dignified power despite the vintage being a cooler year for the region. With each sip, one awakens to an opulence of deep dark fruits juxtaposed with traces of crushed stones, stunningly embodying the terroir of the prestigious Hermitage appellation.

 

Savouring the individuality of 2006

The temperate 2006 growing season delivered wines of remarkable finesse that other years struggled to mirror. The 2006 Ermitage le Meal from Chapoutier distinctly expresses these features without eschewing any of its innate intensity. It holds an exotic allure with a core redolent of ripe blackberries, cherry liqueur and undertones of roasted herbs.

The wine's full-body envelops the palate in rich flavours and firm tannin structure backed by finely balanced acidity, a testament to Chapoutier's expert precision during this less typical year. The finish offers lingering hints tied together by palpable minerality that only an Ermitage vineyard can produce.

Without a doubt, the 2006 Ermitage le Meal from Chapoutier stands as an elegant participant in the esteemed lineage of Rhone reds and a promising asset for wine investors.

 

2006 Ermitage le Meal: An undervalued gem

Despite its appealing charm, the 2006 Ermitage Le Meal somehow remains underappreciated within Chapoutier's illustrious portfolio. This less sought-after year exemplifies a valuable opportunity for those in the investment world to uncover an undervalued gem from a revered producer. Its harmonious balance coupled with its robust structure assures enduring cellaring potential.

A definitive embodiment of sophistication, complexity and distinction, the 2006 Ermitage le Meal from Chapoutier justly deserves a prominent position in any discerning investor's portfolio, commending its immense power and refined elegance from the Rhone.

Current market price

$2,720.00

12x75cl

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