M. Chapoutier, Hermitage, l'Ermite Rouge 2015 (Magnum)

Dark purple. Expansive aromas of dark fruit preserves, incense, black pepper, violet and spicecake, joined by hints of olive and cola that build in the background. Fleshy and broad on the palate, offering wonderfully concentrated yet energetic black and blue fruit and violet pastille flavors that are lifted and brightened by a smoky mineral flourish. Chewy and appealingly sweet on the strikingly long, floral-dominated finish, which is framed by youthful, steadily building tannins.

• Drinking Window: 2026 - 2039
• Reviewer Name: Josh Raynolds
• Review Date: April 2018