Chateau L’Ermitage Blanc ‘Auzan’, Costieres de Nimes Mercier

Chateau L’Ermitage Blanc ‘Auzan’, Costieres de Nimes MercierGently aromatic on the nose with a stony, flinty quality on the palate along with hints of ripe nectarine, beautifully balanced and satisfying with a refreshing pithy finish. Bouncy and modern but very much of its place. The vineyard benefits from the exposure of Costires de Nmes southern hillsides cascading down towards the Mediterranean, a location which provides optimal sunshine but benefits from freshening sea breezes. This cool marine wind drops

with low yielding limits applied to each patch to help produce ripe

while meat and fish are prepared like condiments

A nose of plush red fruit and blackberries

rich fruit flavors and excellent mid-palate depth and concentration

Outstanding

Planting density is 6

Bodega del Fin del Mundo is a relatively new winery

Grapes are typically hand harvested in late September and gently pressed

When his son Chester started in the business as Chief Winemaker in 1984 he set about acquiring more old vine Grenache grapes and vineyards at a time when it was considered un-fashionable

Opihr is a legendary region famed for its wealth and riches which prospered during the reign of King Solomon

almond and red appleskin aromas and a warm finish

florals and white fruits