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Ermitage De l'Oree Blanc, Organic, M. Chapoutier

Name: Ermitage De l'Oree Blanc, Organic, M. Chapoutier
SKU: 37746

The name De L’Orée, was given by Michel Chapoutier’s grandfather who selected the vineyard’s location at the eastern edge of Hermitage Hill. Orée translates to edge. Hand harvested at advanced maturity. About 50% is vinified in new oak, the rest in vats. Then lees aged, with reglaur stirring for the first 6 months with further 6 months in bottle before release. Intense toffee and ripe fruity lemons with floral overtones of acacia and hawthorn. A complex wine with hints tropical fruits and buttered toasted bread. The wine is made with organic and biodinamic practices

Product code: 37746

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Ermitage De l'Oree Blanc, Organic, M. Chapoutier

Details

Type: White
Country: France
Region: Rhône Valley
Vintage: 2012
Producer: M. Chapoutier
Primary grape: Marsanne
Bottle size: 75cl
Code: 37746

Organic Certified
Ethical
Vegetarian
Vegan
Sulphites

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Expression

Full-flavoured, nutty, oaked whites

Some semi-soft cheeses and smoked cheeses work. Production region matches work e.g. Burgundy and Epoisses
Full-flavoured e.g. monkfish, tuna, turbot. Crab, lobster, paella, rich fish pie, salmon, smoked fish
Bay leaf, capers, chives, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, ginger, nutmeg, parsley, saffron, sesame, tarragon, thyme, vanilla
Roast, braised chicken, duck, ham, kidneys, pork, turkey
Béarnaise, rich butteror cream-based sauces, black truffle, pancetta, pesto, porcini
Spicy Asian dishes with fresh coconut
Grilled peppers, onion tart, roasted root vegetables, light and creamy wild mushroom dishes

About the Wine

This enjoyable white Wine by M. Chapoutier is made in the Ermitage area of Rhône. Available in 75cl bottles, supplied by Hatch Mansfield. Ermitage De l'Oree Blanc, Organic, M. Chapoutier is a delicious wine, made from Marsanne grapes. This wine has a cork closure and is crafted using organic practices and made to be suitable for vegan consumers. Wonderful fruit-driven flavours for rich seafood, tasty chicken or spicy pork dishes.

Marsanne

mar-sohn

This wine grape is considered the most popular variety of white wine grape planted in the region of Northern Rhone. It possesses a number of rich qualities with rich textures and an enhancing flavour.

Flavours:

Acacia
Apricot
Beeswax
Mandarin Orange
Quince

The Country

France

Following on from a fantastic vintage the year before, French vineyards endured a mixed bag of weather conditions in the early part of the growing season followed by a long, hot summer which produced some memorable wines, even to rival to the excellence of the previous year.

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