Chapoutier, Ermitage Blanc Ermite Vintage:2011 spices and graphite on the

spices and graphite on the nose

The most dominant component part of Chaves red Hermitage comes from Les Bessards

the wine has moderate weight and sweet fruit in the nose and on the attack

I have always had a weakness for Roberto Voerzio's 2000 Barolo Cerequio

Chapoutier, Ermitage Blanc Ermite Vintage:2011 spices and graphite on theLimpid yellow gold. Expansive orange, dried pear, honeydew melon and floral aromas show outstanding clarity and mineral lift. Silky and taut on entry, then fleshier on the mid palate, offering powerful citrus, pit fruit and candied ginger flavors, along with subtle tarragon and vanilla qualities. Finishes on a resonating pear note, with emphatic mineral cut and excellent focus. Josh Raynolds