I was blown away by the 2009 Ermitage Le Méal on release, so I was thrilled to see it show so well now. Still deep purple/ruby-hued, it has a mammoth-sized bouquet of black raspberry and blackberry-like fruit supported by...
I was blown away by the 2009 Ermitage Le Méal on release, so I was thrilled to see it show so well now. Still deep purple/ruby-hued, it has a mammoth-sized bouquet of black raspberry and blackberry-like fruit supported by utterly classic Hermitage spice, leather, game, and floral nuances, and even a hint of scorched earth-like minerality. Deep, concentrated, full-bodied, and multi-dimensional on the palate, this magical Hermitage has certainly hit its prime drinking window, and I suspect it has another 20-30 years of longevity ahead of it. It's a sensational, heavenly wine that I wish every reader could taste.