In Bond Fine Wine. 2006 Chapoutier Ermitage l'Ermite Blanc, Hermitage, Rhone, France. White Rhone in 1x600cl. Top critic score: 100/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2008–2084. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
James Molesworth (JM) — 99/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/07/2008 · Drink 2008-2025
Superintense, with a nearly searing minerality, this lets fleur de sel, blanched almond, chamomile and jasmine rice flavors race through, while papaya and Cavaillon melon notes fill in the background. Has a long, amazingly pure finish. Drink now through 2025.
Robert Parker (RP) — 100/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/04/2009 · Drink 2009-2084
Tasting like an eau de vie of rocks, the 2006 Ermitage l'Ermite blanc, from the top of the appellation, is utterly profound. An astonishing achievement, there are 227 cases of this beauty. With its light straw color, thickness that resembles a liqueur, and remarkable aromatic intensity of flowers, honeyed white currants, quince, pineapples, and stones, this wine is an education in tasting what ro…
Robert Parker (RP) — 100/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/02/2008
At the very top of the appellation's dome of decomposed granite is l'Ermite. This wine is the equivalent of drinking liquified rocks.The 2006 Ermitage l'Ermite blanc is pure perfection. A liqueur of licorice, crushed rocks, white citrus, and currants jumps from the glass, and in the mouth, the wine is one seamless, layered mouthful of citrus oil, white flowers, white peach, and honeysuckle. Just…