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4.46/5

M. Chapoutier : Le Pavillon 2004

Name: M. Chapoutier : Le Pavillon 2004
Brand: M. Chapoutier
SKU: F277/04
Price: 1209.1666666666667 HKD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.46 (138 reviews)

Selection Parcellaire -

Rhone Valley

Ermitage

- Red - See details

Parker | 92

J. Robinson | 17.5+

Wine Spectator | 93

HK$7,255.00

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HK$1,209.17 / Unit

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Packaging :

1 x 75CL

HK$1,227.40

6 x 75CL

HK$7,255.00

In-Stock

DeliveryFree standard delivery over HK$5,000
Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates

ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE

All M. Chapoutier wines

Marks and reviews

/100

Wine Spectator

James Molesworth

Shows a supertight focus, with black currant, plum and blackberry fruit harnessed by supple tannins, dark cocoa and a buried minerality. The long finish really fleshes out nicely in the glass. Best from 2008 through 2017. 555 cases made, 85 cases imported.

/100

Vinous

Josh Raynolds

Ruby-red. Vibrant raspberry and cherry skin scents are enlivened by zesty mineral and floral accents. Structured and chewy, with well-focused red fruit flavors, excellent depth and a graceful, silky texture on the finish. There's a striking and impressive mix of bright and rich tones here. This comes from the lieu-dit Bessards.

/100

Robert Parker

Robert M. Parker, Jr.

All of the single-vineyard Ermitages turned out as good as I had hoped, possibly even better. In short, they are among the strongest wines one could hope for in this vintage. The 2004 Ermitage Le Pavillon is outstanding, but certainly not one of the most compelling wines Michel Chapoutier has made. It is dense, dark ruby/purple, and seems more austere and backward than Le Meal, but I still think these are 15- to 20-year wines as opposed to the normal 50+ that the top vintages of these single-vineyard Ermitages produce. Dense with black currant fruit intermixed with licorice, sweet blackberries, and white chocolate, this is an elegant, mid-weight Pavillon that should be drinking well in about 5–6 years and last 15–20. Importer: Terlato Wines International, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900

/100

Wine Enthusiast

J.C.

This was Chapoutier's initial microcuvée of Hermitage, bottled for the first time in 1989. The 2004 version is smoky and gamy, accented by pepper and a hint of rhubarb, but lush red fruit flavors take over on the palate, gliding easily across in a creamy mass that turns chewy on the finish. Drink 2010–2020.

Description

A Generous and Silky Red Wine from Ermitage

The Estate

Established in 1808 in Tain-L'Hermitage, the M. Chapoutier House today embodies the elite of the greatest names in the wines of the Rhône Valley.

Vinegrower and merchant, Michel Chapoutier has managed over the vintages to lead this family business to the top. The wines of Maison Chapoutier are recognized for their refinement and high quality by the finest connoisseurs beyond borders. A man of many hats, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by American critic Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken up the torch of this iconic house, overseeing a vineyard of over 350 hectares across the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley.

The Vineyard

The Pavillon 2004 from M. Chapoutier is an Ermitage wine made from a plot of about 4 hectares that owes its uniqueness to its atypical geology consisting of a thin layer of sediments resting on a granitic subsoil. The grapes produced from this vineyard of old vines, averaging 65 years old, are recognized for their high quality.

Vinification and Aging

Ensuring a low yield, these old vines are harvested manually, at the limit of overripeness. 100% destemming followed by vinification in concrete vats accompanied by one to two punch-downs per day to ensure optimal extraction. Maceration of 4 to 5 weeks. Made exclusively from a free-run wine, this parcel cuvée benefits from an aging of 18 to 20 months in oak barrels (including on average 30% new barrels). The clarification is natural.

Blend

Syrah (100%).

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Pavillon 2004 from M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Color
The color is deep and intense red with violet reflections.

Nose
The nose exhales smoky and tarry notes that mingle with aromas of raspberry and blackberry accompanied by touches of walnut and licorice.

Palate
Complex and powerful from the attack, the palate offers a velvety and balanced structure with notes of licorice, tobacco and cocoa that extend on a long and persistent finish.

Cellaring

This wine from the Rhône Valley can wait in the cellar for several decades to express its full aromatic palette.

Food and Wine Pairings

The Pavillon 2004 from M. Chapoutier pairs wonderfully with rib of beef, game (hare, wild boar) or well-aged goat cheeses.

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