Country: France |
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Region: Northern Rhone Valley Rating: RP100, WS98 |
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Grape Variety: 100% Marsanne |
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Type of Wine: White Wine |
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Bottle Size: 750ml
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By Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 100
White wine simply doesn't get any better than the 2012 Ermitage l'Ermite Blanc. A massive, concentrated, yet insanely pure and focused effort, it has an incredible bouquet (almond paste, orange rind, caramelized peach), full-bodied richness, no hard edges and finish that just won't quit. Of all the 2012 whites, this has the most minerality, purity and precision. I'd happily drink it anytime over the coming 3-4 decades.
Wine Spectator 98
Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateFeatures a weighty core of honey-edged melon, yellow apple, jasmine and white peach flavors, but this is racy and vibrant overall, with dried chamomile, quinine and fleur de sel notes running from start to finish. The finish ripples with energy and minerality, while the fruit courses on. Drink now through 2025.