E. Guigal Ermitage Ex-Voto Blanc 2015 750ml

Ermitage Ex-Voto represents the fulfillment of a longtime dream of Marcel Guigal’s to own vineyard land on the hill of Hermitage. Through the purchase of the de Vallouit and J. L. Grippat domaines in 2000, Guigal acquired four exceptional vineyard parcels on this legendary site. The quality of the intense old-vine fruit is quite special, but given the Guigal’s already strong work in Hermitage, they decided to only release an Ex-Voto red or white when the wine is utterly exceptional and clearly superior to their appellation bottlings. 90% Marsanne and 10% Roussanne, there is a gorgeous perfume upfront, featuring aromas of quince, toasted brioche, honey and flint – as well as a secondary aroma of licorice. It is lush and complex, with bright acidity that is balanced by minerality. This is a wine to age and to enjoy for years, rather decades to come.