2022 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Meal

"Rich, dark and chocolaty, but there’s also terrific stony freshness that lifts this up and points it in the direction of the heavens. Beneath all the black fruit is delicate meatiness and a touch of bark. Enormous concentration of very fine tannins, yet such purity and brightness that you dance with joy. Super-long and clean finish that is surprisingly cool given the power and intensity of the wine" 98/100 - James Suckling