2003 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon Hermitage Rhône France Wine Tasting Note

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2003 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon  (Hermitage) 95 Inky in color, espresso bean, roasted, jammy dark berries and black cherry liqueur notes create the perfume. The wine is incredibly dense, yet balanced, rich and packed with flavor. There is a very ripe and over ripe, thick jammy component that some tasters are not going to like as much as others. Tannic, young and full bodied, this needs another decade or two, for the oak to integrate, the jam to dissipate and for the complexities to emerge. Inky in color, espresso bean, roasted, jammy dark berries and black cherry liqueur notes create the perfume. The wine is incredibly dense, yet balanced, rich and packed with flavor. There is a very ripe and over ripe, thick jammy component that some tasters are not going to like as much as others. Tannic, young and full bodied, this needs another decade or two, for the oak to integrate, the jam to dissipate and for the complexities to emerge. 5,664 Views   Tasted Oct 23, 2013  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to This Hermitage literally oozes from the bottle into your glass. This is so rich, dense and concentrated with fruit, it has to be tasted to believe! The fruit is spectacularly ripe, rich and decadent. The wine, at least at this stage has a beautiful profile with a strong black and blue fruit accent. When this wine matures, look out! By the way, the bottles in 03 have a new, more elegant and sophisticated label. The braille is gone. This Hermitage literally oozes from the bottle into your glass. This is so rich, dense and concentrated with fruit, it has to be tasted to believe! The fruit is spectacularly ripe, rich and decadent. The wine, at least at this stage has a beautiful profile with a strong black and blue fruit accent. When this wine matures, look out! By the way, the bottles in 03 have a new, more elegant and sophisticated label. The braille is gone. 5,838 Views   Tasted Jun 25, 2006

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.

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