1998 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Méal Hermitage Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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1998
M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Méal (Hermitage)
This is still quite young. It took at least 4 hours in the decanter before the wine began to open and soften and provide its, spicy, mineral, peppery, ripe, black and red fruit charms. It's hard to believe, but it could take 5-10 more years in the cellar, or 4-6 hours in the decanter, if you want to enjoy the wine. 3,932 Views Tasted Jul 7, 2015Meaty, beefy, big and bouncy is great record from The Who, That title also describes this Hermitage from Chapoutier. Big, dense, powerful and filled with layers of ripe , black fruit, minerals, pepper, earth and truffles, this young, masculine wine has barely budged from the day it was released, Give it another 7-10 years before popping a bottle. 4,862 Views Tasted Mar 8, 2011 |
When to Drink Chapoutier Cote Rotie, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chapoutier Cote Rotie, when young, should be decanted at least 1-3 hours, give or take, allowing the wines to soften and open their perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chapoutier Cote Rotie is usually better with 5-12 years of cellaring and should be at its best between 10-20 years of age.
Serving Chapoutier Cote Rotie with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chapoutier Cote Rotie is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chapoutier Cote Rotie is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Chapoutier Cote Rotie is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta.
Condrieu, the white wine of Chapoutier is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.