Wine:

Rated 100/100 by Parker, the 2011 red Ermitage Pavillon is arguably one of Michel Chapoutier's most iconic cuvées. Originating from the granite soils of Les Bessards, this spectacular red sets the standard for Ermitage—aromatic, intense, enchanting. With notes of black fruits and spices, floral nuances, and supreme refinement, yet simultaneously concentrated and powerful: everything converges towards perfection here. Given another two or three decades, it will refine further and secure its legacy. Unless, of course, you give in to its allure sooner.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, 100% destemmed, vinification of 4 to 5 weeks in concrete tanks with punching down, only free-run wine is used for this parcel selection, aged 18 to 20 months in oak barrels of which 30% new on average.

Organic and Biodynamic wine certified by Ecocert.

Color:

Intense ruby red with garnet-purple highlights.

Nose:

Aromas of black fruits mixed with floral and spicy notes.

Palate:

Perfumed, intense and enchanting, this wine offers us a supreme refinement by combining power and concentration.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Rib of beef with Bordeaux sauce, venison with Grand Veneur sauce, hare à la Royale or jugged hare.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034

Michel Chapoutier stands as an undisputed star of the Rhône Valley, boasting an extraordinary catalog of wines all his own. An eminent ambassador and pioneer of biodynamic farming, driven by a vision of great wine, this instinctive winemaker enjoys global recognition; his wines consistently deliver the most refined expressions of their respective terroirs.

This is particularly true for the terroir of Hermitage, his favored land, where he crafts legendary single-vineyard cuvées using biodynamic methods. These wines represent the pinnacle of complexity and sophistication, designed for aging, and are without equal.