Winery M. ChapoutierErmitage Le Méal
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Ermitage Le Méal of the Winery M. Chapoutier is in the top 20 of wines of Hermitage.
Taste structure of the Ermitage Le Méal from the Winery M. Chapoutier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Ermitage Le Méal of Winery M. Chapoutier in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Ermitage Le Méal of Winery M. Chapoutier in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of smoke, peach or butter and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry.
Food and wine pairings with Ermitage Le Méal
Pairings that work perfectly with Ermitage Le Méal
Original food and wine pairings with Ermitage Le Méal
The Ermitage Le Méal of Winery M. Chapoutier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork tongue with tomato sauce and pickles, lamb mouse with figs and grapes or pizza of the south west : duck breast, roquefort.
Details and technical informations about Winery M. Chapoutier's Ermitage Le Méal.
Discover the grape variety: Genouillet
The wines produced a long time ago in the Berry region from this grape variety were considered to be the best in the region. Today, Genouillet is in danger of extinction, registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1. According to published genetic analyses, it is the result of a natural intraspecific cross between the white gouais and the black tressot.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Ermitage Le Méal from Winery M. Chapoutier are 2016, 2015, 2013, 2010 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery M. Chapoutier
The Winery M. Chapoutier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 225 wines for sale in the of Hermitage to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Hermitage
The wine region of Hermitage is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jean-Louis Chave or the Domaine Jean-Louis Chave produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Hermitage are Marsanne, Roussanne and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Hermitage often reveals types of flavors of cherry, lavender or marzipan and sometimes also flavors of biscuits, yellow apple or petroleum.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Peduncle
The stem of a flower or fruit.
