Ermitage Le Pavillon Rouge 2021 Chapoutier

Professional reviews

Jancis Robinson (18)

Much deeper crimson than Les Greffieux. Really quite intense. Haunting aromas and gorgeously layered with concentrated, velvety fruit within a fine corset. Really lovely wine with great ripeness and smokiness. Firm and Hermitage-like but with great expression and appeal already. Dangerously drinkable!

Jeb Dunnuck (96)

In comparison to the more expansive Le Méal, the 2021 Ermitage Le Pavillon is deeper and more concentrated, with more edge to its tannins as well as medium to full-bodied richness and depth on the palate. Coming all from the granite soils of the Bessards lieu-dit, its deep purple hue is followed by textbook notes of pure cassis, cracked pepper, iron, and burning embers. I don't think any of the 2021s will demand extended cellaring, but this will require at least 3-5 years. It's a brilliant Hermitage.

BOW (8.50)