Chapoutier, Ermitage Greffieux Vintage:2019 fresh and ripe nose speaks

fresh and ripe nose speaks of red berry fruit liqueur

Cuvee Cathelin

A much earthier mix of red and dark currant

Once other people begin tasting this wine

and there's no lack of volume or concentration

Chapoutier, Ermitage Greffieux Vintage:2019 fresh and ripe nose speaksVivid purple. Mineral and smoke accented blackberry and blueberry on the intensely perfumed nose and in the mouth. Lush but energetic, with a peppery nuance adding bite and a sexy floral note building in the glass. Gains weight and structure with air and finishes with outstanding power and focus, on a lingering candied violet note. The most mineral driven of this year's set of Ermitage bottlings from Chapoutier, and in need of patience. Josh Raynolds