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M. Chapoutier : Le Méal 2020

Name: M. Chapoutier : Le Méal 2020
Brand: M. Chapoutier
SKU: F289/20
Price: 363.6666666666667 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.68 (342 reviews)

Selection Parcellaire -

Rhone Valley

Ermitage

- Red - See details

Parker | 95-97

Wine Spectator | 96

J. Suckling | 98

Vinous - A. Galloni | 95-97

€1,091.00 Incl. VAT

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€363.67 / Unit

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Packaging :

1 x 75CL

€365.70

3 x 75CL

€1,091.00

In-Stock

DeliveryFree Home delivery for orders exceeding € 300
Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates

ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE

All M. Chapoutier wines

Marks and reviews

/100

Robert Parker

Joe Czerwinski

The superb 2020 Ermitage Le Méal boasts intense aromas of roasted meat, black olives, cassis and blueberries—a complex blend of fruity and savory that's more than the sum of its parts. Full-bodied and richly textured, it slides down deceptively easily for a young Hermitage of this pedigree, finishing with a flurry of soft tannins and tremendous length.

/100

Wine Spectator

Kristen Bieler

A blockbuster in terms of scale and depth, this unleashes waves of strappy black licorice, cherry compote and black plum paste stitched together with refined yet muscular tannins. Offers refreshing, enlivening highlights of menthol, anise and fresh green herbs, while the weighty, brooding core continues to show immeasurable depth and persistence. Give this time to unfurl. Best from 2025 through 2040. 284 cases made, 20 cases imported.

/100

Decanter

Explosive ripe blackberries melded with spicy oak. Very smooth and generous, shot through with a thick weave of sweet, ripe tannins. The alcohol is on the high side, but this has very impressive concentration and tannic weight – coupled with balanced acidity this promises to age with interest. I love the sweet, soft tannins, but this will take a long time to come round and fully display its terroir.

/100

James Suckling

Stuart Pigott

Welcome to the dark side of the Hermitage force, complete with billowing smoke and a deep well of blackberry fruit. Staggering concentration and a massive structure that’s nonetheless very precise. Enormous depth and energy at the finish which moves across the palate like a giant wave, which you the drinker are surfing. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.

/100

Bettane+Desseauve

On the palate, you find the powerful signature of Méal, yet with splendid freshness. It is still evolving, but in this sunny vintage it has avoided the trap of excessive heat and power.

Description

A powerful and aromatic Ermitage red wine

The estate

Established since 1808 in Tain-L'Hermitage, the M. Chapoutier house today embodies the elite of the greatest names in the wines of the Rhône Valley.

Vineyard owner and merchant, Michel Chapoutier has managed over the vintages to lead this family business to the top. The wines of Maison Chapoutier are recognized for their refinement and high quality by the finest connoisseurs beyond borders. A man of many hats, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by American critic Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken up the torch of this iconic house, overseeing a vineyard of over 350 hectares across the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley.

The vineyard

Parcel selection, Le Méal 2020 from M. Chapoutier is an Ermitage wine made from grapes from the eponymous hillside. The soil of these high terraces is made up of rolled pebbles and clays. These old vines, over 50 years old on average, are known for their low yield, producing high-quality wines.

Vinification and aging

Manual harvest at full maturity. 100% destemmed, the grapes are vinified in small cement vats. Maceration at high temperature to promote optimal extraction and obtain soft and silky tannins, guaranteeing a significant aging potential. This parcel selection is made exclusively from free-run wine. The aging of 14 to 18 months is carried out in new barrels or in a wine barrel. Clarification is done naturally.

Blend

Syrah (100%).