Ermitage Blanc, L'Ermite--Vintage 1999

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Ermitage Blanc, L'Ermite--Vintage 1999
Rhône. French-bottled: Chapoutier
In original wooden case
Tasting note: This is one of the greatest dry white wines I have ever tasted. The 1999 Ermitage l'Ermite is a liquid mineral, crystalline expression. It is the essence of its grape as well as terroir. It may be the greatest expression of terroir I have seen outside of a handful of Alsatian Rieslings (Clos Ste. Hune comes to mind). It has that transparent character that terroiristes talk more about than actually recognize. Drinking it is like consuming a liquified stony concoction mixed with white flowers, licorice, and honeyed fruits. It is frightfully pure, dense, and well-delineated. As I said last year, "There is no real fruit character, just glycerin, alcohol, and liquid stones." That's about it, but, wow, what an expression! Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050. 100 points. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #140, April 2002
1 three litre bottleper lot

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Peter Mansell
Peter Mansell