98 points. - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
96 points. - Decanter
96 points. - Jeb Dunnuck

 
The 2017 Ermitage “Le Méal” Blanc is a powerful and opulent expression of old-vine Marsanne, offering an intense bouquet of ripe peach, apricot and baked pear layered with notes of acacia honey, toasted almond, vanilla and delicate spice. The palate is rich, full-bodied and beautifully textured, revealing remarkable depth and concentration balanced by a subtle mineral freshness that carries through to a long, complex finish. With its luxurious texture and evolving complexity, it pairs wonderfully with butter-poached lobster, roasted turbot, creamy poultry dishes, truffle-infused risotto or aged cheeses such as Comté and Beaufort. A grand Hermitage white with impressive ageing potential.