Chateau L'Hermitage, 1961 Red Wine

St Emilion

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 13%

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Description

The 1961 Château L’Hermitage from Saint-Émilion is a remarkable rarity from what is considered one of the most legendary Bordeaux vintages of the 20th century. The 1961 harvest was famously small in quantity yet astonishing in quality, producing wines of unparalleled concentration, balance, and longevity. In Saint-Émilion, the Merlot-dominated blends thrived, benefiting from the vintage’s perfect growing conditions to create wines of depth, richness, and extraordinary ageing potential—qualities that this Château L’Hermitage showcases beautifully after more than six decades.

In the glass, it reveals a mature brick-red hue with tawny highlights, an elegant testament to its long evolution. The bouquet is captivating and layered, offering aromas of dried plum, black cherry, and redcurrant, interwoven with truffle, cedar, and cigar box. Subtle notes of dried violets, leather, and warm spice emerge with air, giving a sense of both its Saint-Émilion heritage and the distinctive character of the 1961 vintage.

On the palate, the wine is refined and harmonious, with silky, resolved tannins that frame a core of evolved fruit and savoury complexity. Flavours of dried berries, fig, and candied orange peel mingle with earthy undertones, sweet tobacco, and hints of cocoa. Despite its age, a thread of lively acidity keeps the wine fresh, while the finish is long, graceful, and deeply satisfying—leaving lingering impressions of spice, dried fruit, and forest floor.

This is a wine to be approached with care and reverence, best decanted gently to remove sediment and enjoyed in quiet appreciation. It pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as roast lamb, duck confit, or wild mushroom risotto, and is equally compelling alongside aged cheeses. The 1961 Château L’Hermitage is not just a fine mature Bordeaux—it is a rare historical treasure, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the elegance and depth of one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated vintages.

Condition

Good label
Level very top shoulder

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