Chapoutier, Hermitage Blanc Chante Alouette other_regions 20 ha parcel of 100+

20 ha parcel of 100+ year old vines)

Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 2009 Bordeaux tasting

Discreet though still easily perceptible wood surrounds the spicier aromas of red berries

Giving up terrific notes of blackberries

A brooding but notably ripe nose of dark cherry and pungent earth aromas slides gracefully into strikingly rich and tautly muscular big-bodied flavors that possess praiseworthy concentration

Chapoutier, Hermitage Blanc Chante Alouette other_regions 20 ha parcel of 100+Light bright gold. Intense, mineral accented white peach, pear liqueur, iodine and honey qualities on the nose; a suave floral topnote gains strength with aeration. Chewy, concentrated and focused on the palate, offering smoke accented pear skin, peach pit and marzipan flavors that show excellent clarity and depth. The honey nuance comes back on the impressively persistent finish, which features hints of toasty lees and sweet butter. Josh Raynolds