In Bond Fine Wine. 2006 Chapoutier Ermitage de l'Oree Blanc, Hermitage, Rhone, France. White Rhone in 1x300cl. Top critic score: 99/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2009–2059. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
James Molesworth (JM) — 97/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/07/2008 · Drink 2010-2025
Very rich, with nearly oily texture and ripe, slightly smoky notes of mango, creamed peach, guava and melon. Long and creamy through the finish, with a buried stony minerality that helps stretch it out. There's more power now, so let this assimilate fully in the cellar.
Robert Parker (RP) — 99/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/04/2009 · Drink 2009-2059
Nearly perfect, the beautiful 2006 Ermitage Cuvee de l'Oree offers up sensational aromas of quince, honeyed hazelnuts, white currants, flowers, and a liqueur of crushed rocks. Incredible glycerin as well as zesty acids give this enormously-endowed, thick, massive wine surprising lift and laser-like focus. It should drink well for half a century!