M. Chapoutier Ermitage De l'Orée Blanc | Rhône White Wine Review

Wine review, rating, detailed tasting notes of 2011 Domaine Michel Chapoutier Ermitage De l’Orée White wine by Julien Miquel of Social Vignerons.

Winery information about Chapoutier's Hermitage de l'Orée Blanc:
Grape variety: Marsanne. The old vines (60 to 70 years old) guarantee low yields and a quality production.

Soil: The grapes producing “De l’Orée” come from “Les Murets” plot. This soil is made up with very old fluvioglacial alluvial deposits.

Harvest: Hand harvesting at maturity.

Winemaking: After pressing, the must is cold-settling for around 24 hours. About 50% is vinified in big wooden barrels (600 liters) with regular stirrings of the lees, the rest is in vats.

Maturing: Maturing on lees with regular stirrings for 6 months.
Before bottling, the ageing in casks is checked by frequent tastings. The maturing lasts between 10 and 12 months.

Alcohol degree: 13,5% abv.

Other available vintages: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002, 1999, 1991

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[brianmcdonald]

I am drinking a Chapoutier L’Ermite blanc 2008 and loving it and your video.

[TheHalfGorgan]

Drinking a glass of Bodegas Bhilar "La Revilla" vintage 2011, while watching this - very similar in profile! 100% old vine viura from Rioja, aged six years in used barrels. If you are a fan of this style, it is a must try, as is any of the wines from this bodega, such concentration and depth of aromas are a treat. Cheers, and keep on posting great content.