1996 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon, Rhône, France Under The Wire all fruit is received in

all fruit is received in the winery via gravity (no pumps)

approached us about this site which was open pasture

This Échézeaux comes from a tiny plot of 45-year-old vines

even we cannot trace the effect of the skins

4ha plot on loess

1996 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon, Rhône, France Under The Wire all fruit is received inCritic tasting note: (1996 vintage) "Strong ruby garnet, deep color core, edge brightening, very floral on the nose, of marsh mallow, some marshmallow, sour cherries, with air towards plums, dark berry fruit on the palate, fresh acid structure, somewhat over concentrated, the tannins appear somewhat hard, not yet ready to drink, very woody on the finish. (Top 12)" Falstaff This wine is offered from a private cellar, Terms and Conditions for Private