M.Chapoutier De I´Orée Blanc Ermitage

Grapes: Marsanne

Organic

Character: Nose of yellow fruit. A full palate with a suggestion of fudge. Notes of toasted hazelnuts. 

Goes well with: Excellent with spicy dishes, crayfish and white meat. 

About the wine: After pressing, the must is cold-settling for around 24 hours. About 50% is vinified in big wooden barrels (600 liters) with regular stirrings of the lees, the rest is in vats. Maturing on lees with regular stirrings for 6 months. Before bottling, the ageing in casks is checked by frequent tastings. The maturing lasts between 10 and 12 months. 

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