Chapoutier, De l'Orée Blanc, 2013
Chapoutier, De l'Orée Blanc, 2013
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Chapoutier's reputation is as powerful and long-lasting as their wines. This 2013 vintage of De l'Orée is perhaps the premier example of what the Marsanne grape can be: white peach, citrus oil, tropical fruits, quince, honeysuckle, petrol, anise, are only amongst the intense and flamboyant bouquet this wine powerfully extends. The intensity is matched by the clean yet rather thick mouthfeel, and crisp, fresh acidity. Perfect to drink now, and can be stored to further lean into those secondary flavours.
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Leading off three single-vintage whites from Hermitage, the stunning 2013 Ermitage Cuvee de L'Orée has an off-the-hook bouquet that includes just about everything you could think of when considering Hermitage Blanc. White peach, white flowers, almond paste, quince and wet rock are just some of the nuances, and it packs a serious punch on the palate, with full-bodied richness, a flamboyant, expansive texture and riveting focus and purity. Give it a year or so and drink it over the following 2-3 decades.
