and the wine overall is surprisingly succulent and approachable

leather and herbal tea

Sisseck is thorough and meticulous

and sweet red berry fruit add to the wine's stunning allure

very typical for a 1985 though it is less intense nowadays

Chapoutier, Ermitage Pavillon other_regions and the wine overall isSourced from 4ha of 65 year old vines on granitic soils in the lieu dit of Les Bessards. It's mature now, showing a very gamey character on the nose along with some leaf mulch and cigar tobacco. It's still very full and richly fruited on the palate, with furry tannins which are perhaps just a little dry not the most elegant tannic texture. There's a saline, searching finish of good length. It's a little gruff compared to the sleeker incarnation of