Chapoutier, Ermitage Greffieux Vintage:2019 fermentation in stainless steel with

fermentation in stainless steel with neutral yeasts and an élevage of 16 months in new French barriques

and there's no lack of volume or concentration

as expected

As Christian Seely quipped

Next to the traditional cuvée

Chapoutier, Ermitage Greffieux Vintage:2019 fermentation in stainless steel withVivid purple. Mineral and smoke accented blackberry and blueberry on the intensely perfumed nose and in the mouth. Lush but energetic, with a peppery nuance adding bite and a sexy floral note building in the glass. Gains weight and structure with air and finishes with outstanding power and focus, on a lingering candied violet note. The most mineral driven of this year's set of Ermitage bottlings from Chapoutier, and in need of patience. Josh Raynolds