Chapoutier, Ermitage Vin Paille other_regions spice and tobacco

spice and tobacco

The palate is full-bodied

lush finish is remarkably smooth for gew u rztraminer at this level of ripeness

(made with ~60% whole clusters)

redcurrants and blackberry compote with touches of licorice

Chapoutier, Ermitage Vin Paille other_regions spice and tobaccoThe 2003 Hermitage Vin de Paille was spectacular. Made from straw dried Marsanne and aged all in new oak, it offers incredible notes of caramelized tropical fruits, quince, brioche, cigar and honeycomb to go with a unctuous, thick and chewy profile on the palate that somehow stays fresh and lively. Almost requiring a fork as opposed to a glass, it will most likely be indestructible in the cellar and can be enjoyed anytime over the coming century.