2022 Ermitage Le Meal
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Powerful aromatics of smoked black fruits, roasted herbs, smoke, and meaty notes jump from the glass of the 2022 Ermitage Le Méal, which is all Syrah that was destemmed and aged in 35% new oak. Coming from the steep, south-facing slope in the heart of the appellation, this powerful, concentrated effort offers up a full-bodied, structured profile on the palate, with beautiful tannins and a deep, rich texture. It's a profound, concentrated wine that will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and drink brilliantly over the following two decades. Drink 2029-2045.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2022 Ermitage Le Méal is terrific, unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, espresso, licorice, spices and dark cherries, followed by a full-bodied, pure and elegant palate, layered and concentrated without any asperity, characterized by a racy austerity and a sweet core of fruit and youthfully assertive tannic frame. It will require but also reward patience. Matured with 25% new oak, the toastiness is barely noticeable, giving it a superb, fresh and distinctive character. Kudos!