Hermitage Rouge Le Meal Faurie Bernard Hermitage, 1995

Hermitage Rouge Le Méal from Faurie Bernard is a mature, single-site Syrah from one of the Rhône Valley’s most revered hillside vineyards. The 1995 vintage has had nearly three decades to develop the depth, complexity, and savory character that make Hermitage one of France’s great red wines.

Tasting Notes
With age, this Hermitage would typically show a deep garnet core fading toward brick at the rim. The nose is expected to be layered and evolved, with notes of black plum, dried blackberry, leather, smoked meat, violets, pepper, and earthy spice, alongside hints of truffle and cured herbs. On the palate, Le Méal is known for power balanced by elegance, and in a mature vintage this should translate into concentrated dark fruit, savory umami tones, fine-grained tannins, and a long, persistent finish. The wine is likely at or near peak drinking now, though well-stored bottles may still hold together beautifully for a few more years.

Production
Le Méal is a prized Hermitage vineyard site on the Rhône’s steep granite and alluvial slopes, where Syrah benefits from excellent sun exposure and natural drainage. The combination of rocky soils, warm conditions, and low yields produces wines with structure, intensity, and age-worthy concentration. Vinification is traditionally aimed at preserving the character of the site and the grape, often with careful extraction and maturation in oak to build complexity without obscuring the fruit.

Food & Serving
This is a superb match for slow-roasted lamb, beef cheek, venison, duck confit, and dishes with earthy elements such as mushrooms, truffles, or lentils. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant for 1–2 hours if the bottle is showing well; older bottles may need only a gentle splash decant to remove sediment.

Producer
Faurie Bernard is a respected Rhône producer with a focus on expressive, terroir-driven wines, particularly from Hermitage. The domaine is appreciated for crafting wines that reflect the power and character of the appellation while maintaining finesse and balance, and Hermitage bottlings from the estate are sought after by collectors of classic Northern Rhône Syrah.

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