1999 M. Chapoutier "L'Ermite" Ermitage Blanc
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Bid History: 0 Bids1999 M. Chapoutier "L'Ermite" Ermitage Blanc
Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 1999 M. Chapoutier "L'Ermite" Ermitage Blanc (100RP). Wine Advocate: "This is one of the greatest dry white wines I have ever tasted. The 1999 Ermitage l'Ermite is a liquid mineral, crystalline expression. It is the essence of its grape as well as terroir. It may be the greatest expression of terroir I have seen outside of a handful of Alsatian Rieslings (Clos Ste. Hune comes to mind)... Drinking it is like consuming a liquified stony concoction mixed with white flowers, licorice, and honeyed fruits. It is frightfully pure, dense, and well-delineated. As I said last year, "There is no real fruit character, just glycerin, alcohol, and liquid stones." ... Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050. This is for the connoisseur of rare wines. Along with Gerard and Jean-Louis Chave, Chapoutier is producing the finest expressions of white Hermitage. His single vineyard cuvees are to die for if you like these eccentric, idiosyncratic, mammoth dry whites. (RP)" (04/2002)
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Minimum Bid: $450.00
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End Date: Sunday, Jun 7, 6:00 PM PT
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1999 M. Chapoutier "L'Ermite" Ermitage Blanc
Quantity: 3
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from a reputable retailer upon release and stored in a professional, temperature-controlled wine storage facility.
Condition: Excellent
Professional Reviews
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Wine Advocate
“This is one of the greatest dry white wines I have ever tasted. The 1999 Ermitage l'Ermite is a liquid mineral, crystalline expression. It is the essence of its grape as well as terroir. It may be the greatest expression of terroir I have seen outside of a handful of Alsatian Rieslings (Clos Ste. Hune comes to mind). It has that transparent character that terroiristes talk more about than actually recognize. Drinking it is like consuming a liquified stony concoction mixed with white flowers, licorice, and honeyed fruits. It is frightfully pure, dense, and well-delineated. As I said last year, "There is no real fruit character, just glycerin, alcohol, and liquid stones." That's about it, but, wow, what an expression! Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050. This is for the connoisseur of rare wines. Along with Gerard and Jean-Louis Chave, Chapoutier is producing the finest expressions of white Hermitage. His single vineyard cuvees are to die for if you like these eccentric, idiosyncratic, mammoth dry whites. (RP)” (04/2002)
Product Details
Quantity: 3
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from a reputable retailer upon release and stored in a professional, temperature-controlled wine storage facility.
Condition: Excellent
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