Ermitage Le Pavillon--Vintage 1998 Rhône. Domaine-bottled: Chapoutier Lot 307 each magnum offered in original individual wooden case Tasting note: Hermitage Le Pavillon reveals a classic, inky, mineral, cassis, and licorice-dominated nose with no trace of the 100 new oak in which it is aged. The gorgeously pure wine possesses fabulous intensity, layer upon layer of concentration, high tannin, and a silky character that suggest full physiological grape maturity was obtained. The finish lasts for over a minute. As the wine sat in the glass, aromas of licorice, leather, and smoky black fruits (primarily blackberry and cassis) emerged...Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050. (96-99 points). Robert Parker. The Wine Advocate. Issue 125. 1999.