Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
The opaque inky-colored 1999 Ermitage Le Pavillon (it actually smells of ink) is fresh yet powerful, thick yet not heavy, full-bodied, and bigger than life, with exquisite concentration and depth. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2040.
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
The prodigious 1999 Ermitage Le Pavillon boasts creme de cassis aromatics intermixed with unmistakable aromas of ink. It is full-bodied and fabulously concentrated as well as powerful, with a finish that lasts for fifty seconds. This saturated black/purple-colored 1999 exhibits remarkable symmetry, purity, and overall massive size all juxtaposed with a sense of elegance and restraint. It is a monumental achievement...