Chapoutier, Ermitage Pavillon Vintage:2015 velvety textures and ocean of

velvety textures and ocean of licorice

Drink 2016-2030+ Tasted January 2014

An attractively spicy and notably ripe if markedly reserved nose offers up notes of plum

as the next vintage that is scheduled for release

blossoming from the glass

Chapoutier, Ermitage Pavillon Vintage:2015 velvety textures and ocean ofSourced from 4ha of 65 year old vines on granitic soils in the lieu dit of Les Bessards. It's mature now, showing a very gamey character on the nose along with some leaf mulch and cigar tobacco. It's still very full and richly fruited on the palate, with furry tannins which are perhaps just a little dry not the most elegant tannic texture. There's a saline, searching finish of good length. It's a little gruff compared to the sleeker incarnation of