Chapoutier, Ermitage Greffieux other_regions cool and pure dark berry

cool and pure dark berry fruit and black cherry aromas to shine

chargrill and scorched earth

Readers may remark on my relatively mean scores

The oak feels a little more evident (Carlos explained they used a little more new oak for it)

Ornellaia’s Sauvignon harvest took place in the last week of August in 2016

Chapoutier, Ermitage Greffieux other_regions cool and pure dark berryVivid purple. Mineral and smoke accented blackberry and blueberry on the intensely perfumed nose and in the mouth. Lush but energetic, with a peppery nuance adding bite and a sexy floral note building in the glass. Gains weight and structure with air and finishes with outstanding power and focus, on a lingering candied violet note. The most mineral driven of this year's set of Ermitage bottlings from Chapoutier, and in need of patience. Josh Raynolds