Ermitage le Meal Rouge 2012

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Tasting Notes

Showing similar to last year, the 2012 Ermitage le Meal is a blockbuster that's about as voluptuous and sexy as Hermitage gets. Loaded with cassis, black raspberry, leather, dried violets and wild herbs, this beauty is full-bodied, has tons of sweet tannin and brilliant purity of fruit. Given its wealth of material, low acidity and incredible texture, it should drink well all of its life.

Score: 98

Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2042 01 September 2015

A nice bass line plays here, featuring dark currant, fig and blackberry confiture notes that have melded already with a broad swath of warm charcoal and ganache. Impressive, loamy grip holds the finish, though this will needs a few years to stretch out fully. Best from 2018 through 2030.

Score: 96

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2018-2030 30 April 2015