3 magnums per lot
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Ermitage Rouge, Le Pavillon--Vintage 2001
Rhône. Domaine-bottled: Chapoutier
Tasting Note: Year in and year out, one of the three greatest Hermitages made is Chapoutiers Le Pavillon.
The 2001 Ermitage Le Pavillon exhibits a saturated ruby/purple colour as well as a big, sweet nose of camphor, ink, crème de cassis, and hints of liquorice as well as smoke. Although dense, rich, and full-bodied, the 2001 reveals more acidity in its delineated, nervous personality. Unquestionably great and intense, it will be less charming and precocious than its 2000 sibling. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2030. (I disagree, but Michel Chapoutier feels his finest three Le Pavillons to date have been 1991 followed by 1995 and 2000. I retain a preference for the glorious trilogy of 1989, 1990, and 1991.) (93-95 Points) Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 147 June 2003.
3 magnums per lot
Rhône. Domaine-bottled: Chapoutier
Tasting Note: Year in and year out, one of the three greatest Hermitages made is Chapoutiers Le Pavillon.
The 2001 Ermitage Le Pavillon exhibits a saturated ruby/purple colour as well as a big, sweet nose of camphor, ink, crème de cassis, and hints of liquorice as well as smoke. Although dense, rich, and full-bodied, the 2001 reveals more acidity in its delineated, nervous personality. Unquestionably great and intense, it will be less charming and precocious than its 2000 sibling. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2030. (I disagree, but Michel Chapoutier feels his finest three Le Pavillons to date have been 1991 followed by 1995 and 2000. I retain a preference for the glorious trilogy of 1989, 1990, and 1991.) (93-95 Points) Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 147 June 2003.
3 magnums per lot
Special notice
Offered duty paid, but available in bond. VAT at 17.5% will be charged on the hammer price on removal of the lot from bond.