Tasting Notes
Robert Parker 99+
“Surely a 100-point wine in nearly any other context, the 2015 Ermitage le Pavillon is a terrific wine. Full-bodied and intense, it offers tremendous notes of crushed stone, mocha and ripe plum given shape and texture by powerful yet ripe tannins. The finish is nearly endless, oozing with essence of granite and balanced by bright acids. Wow.”
Anticipated maturity: 2028-2050
Vinous 95-97
Vivid purple. Powerful, intensely perfumed black raspberry, cherry liqueur, incense and licorice aromas, along with hints of star anise and vanilla. Sweet, penetrating and focused on the palate, offering deeply concentrated but energetic red and dark berry liqueur, floral pastille and succulent herb flavors that show outstanding power and definition. Smoothly plays richness and power off finesse and finishes extremely long and sweet; fine-grained tannins come in late.
JancisRobinson.com 18+
Cask sample. Tasted blind. Blackish purple. Pungent cordite aroma. Glossy fruit and very well-managed tannins. Lots to enjoy here.
Anticipated maturity: 2025-2040
