More reticent and taking time to open up, the 2009 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Les Greffieux exhibits a seriously mineral-driven profile with smoky black raspberry, lead pencil, underbrush, and perfumed floral aromas all...
More reticent and taking time to open up, the 2009 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Les Greffieux exhibits a seriously mineral-driven profile with smoky black raspberry, lead pencil, underbrush, and perfumed floral aromas all emerging in the background. Lacking the heft and decadent richness of the Le Pavillon, this nevertheless hits the palate with a wealth of fruit and glycerin, showing a voluptuous, rounded texture, beautiful concentration, and edgy acidity that comes though on the finish. This needs time; give bottles a solid 7-8 years in the cellar, and then plan on drinking over the following two decades.