Michel Chapoutier, Ermitage Le Meal 2001 6x75cl

93+ Points, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous Full ruby-red. Granitic aromas of gunflint, minerals and licorice. Lush, rich and seamless but very backward, with very dark flavors of blackberry, licorice and spice. Less obviously sweet than the extraordinary Pavillon bottling, but this, too, dusts the entire palate. A wine of great structure and power. Explosive, gripping finish.Review Date: 01 Jan 04