The warmest terroir for the white Ermitage cuvees is Le Meal, an upper mid-slope terroir with a great exposition.The most flamboyant of these wines, the 2005 Ermitage Le Meal blanc, exhibits notes of buttered citrus, copious tropical fruit, crushed rocks, white currants, and an amazing amount of honeysuckle allied with good acidity and enormous body.

A similar colour to the l'Oree. The nose is quite intense, more expressive with scents of granite, minerals, a touch of cut grass and vegetal (Michel himself describes it as celery.) A very cohesive palate, harmonious and beautifully balanced. There is a nice prickle on the palate with a slightly more unctuous texture than the other Ermitages. Very long length. This has great potential. Tasted October 2006. Drinking 2008-2020