"...the stunning 2000 Ermitage Le Meal represents a singular expression of white Hermitage. Offering up honeysuckle characteristics gobs of fruit and glycerin and more fat than the Cuvee de l'Oree it is huge in the mouth very buttery and is a total hedonistic turn-on. I suspect additional nuances will develop as it ages. It will provide an enormous mouthful of wine over the next 4-5 years and should keep for 40-50 years." 97 Points Wine Advocate