Lot 14

Gabriel Meffre, Hermitage Rouge, Laurus [domaine release - signed Jeroboam], 2015
Quantity: 1, 300cl
Duty Status: Duty paid

Hammer Price: £180

Description

Gabriel Meffre, Hermitage Rouge, Laurus [domaine release - signed Jeroboam], 2015
100% Syrah Laurus, meaning laurel, the Roman symbol of excellence, conveys the expression of 'terroir' from the different plots of Hermitage in this cuvee. Grapes are sourced from the Eastern sector of the Hermitage hills from 30 to 35 year old vines planted on alluvial terraces at an altitude of 200m. 275 litre Laurus barrels are used for both barrel-fermentation and maturation for 14 months. One of a limited production of only 42, this Jeroboam is signed by oenologist Veronique Torcolacci with a note "Bonne degustation !"

All lots in this special charity auction were donated by the producers and shipped directly from their cellars. Now lying at LCB VT. The entire sale proceeds will be shared equally between these two worthwhile charities: The Epilepsy Society in the UK and Institut La Teppe in France. The Epilepsy Society: launched in 1892 by a group of London philanthropists and doctors, the Society looks after people with epilepsy and supports research in this field. Their vision is to be at the forefront of research and medicine, ensuring future generations are free from the life-changing effects of epilepsy. epilepsysociety.org.uk Institut La Teppe: this pioneering mental health institution has been part of the Hermitage landscape since 1856. It offers both a residential and day-care centre for patients and provides a research and innovation laboratory in neurology and psychiatry. teppe.org

Duty Status: Duty paid
Packaging: Original Wooden Case
Wine colour: Red
Wine type: Still
Country / Region: France, Rhone


Description

Gabriel Meffre, Hermitage Rouge, Laurus [domaine release - signed Jeroboam], 2015
100% Syrah Laurus, meaning laurel, the Roman symbol of excellence, conveys the expression of 'terroir' from the different plots of Hermitage in this cuvee. Grapes are sourced from the Eastern sector of the Hermitage hills from 30 to 35 year old vines planted on alluvial terraces at an altitude of 200m. 275 litre Laurus barrels are used for both barrel-fermentation and maturation for 14 months. One of a limited production of only 42, this Jeroboam is signed by oenologist Veronique Torcolacci with a note "Bonne degustation !"

All lots in this special charity auction were donated by the producers and shipped directly from their cellars. Now lying at LCB VT. The entire sale proceeds will be shared equally between these two worthwhile charities: The Epilepsy Society in the UK and Institut La Teppe in France. The Epilepsy Society: launched in 1892 by a group of London philanthropists and doctors, the Society looks after people with epilepsy and supports research in this field. Their vision is to be at the forefront of research and medicine, ensuring future generations are free from the life-changing effects of epilepsy. epilepsysociety.org.uk Institut La Teppe: this pioneering mental health institution has been part of the Hermitage landscape since 1856. It offers both a residential and day-care centre for patients and provides a research and innovation laboratory in neurology and psychiatry. teppe.org

Duty Status: Duty paid
Packaging: Original Wooden Case
Wine colour: Red
Wine type: Still
Country / Region: France, Rhone


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