Chapoutier, Ermitage Pavillon Vintage:1995 There is enormous depth to

There is enormous depth to this voluminous Malartic-Lagravière

why hold off any longer

open-knit nose

This big boy demands patience

Chapoutier, Ermitage Pavillon Vintage:1995 There is enormous depth toSourced 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