Chapoutier, Ermitage Greffieux other_regions The oak feels a little

The oak feels a little more evident (Carlos explained they used a little more new oak for it)

Readers may remark on my relatively mean scores

Ornellaia’s Sauvignon harvest took place in the last week of August in 2016

Gains weight and structure with air and finishes with outstanding power and focus

Chapoutier, Ermitage Greffieux other_regions The oak feels a littleVivid 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