Jean-Louis Chave L'Hermitage Blanc 2021

CRITICAL ACCLAIM:

"Vinified from grapes that were harvested as late as the 26th of September, the 2021 L'Hermitage Blanc was cropped at 38 hL/ha, above the levels of 2022. It dazzles with vivid spring blossom, honeysuckle, lemon peel, white peach, quince, apricot and discrete cedar aromas. Medium-bodied and immaculately balanced by bright acidity, this is an athletic L'Hermitage Blanc with marked freshness and energy. A saline aftertaste wraps up the sapid finish. Outstanding." - 96 PTS, NICOLAS GREINACHER, VINOUS MEDIA (03/2024)

"Recently bottled, the 2021 Hermitage Blanc is a brilliant wine that shows a fresher, more mineral-driven style while still clearly being in the classic Jean-Louis concentrated, textured style. White currants, crushed citrus, flowers, green almond, and a kiss of reductive-like minerality all define the aromatics, and if you called this a great Grand Cru White Burgundy in a blind tasting, I wouldn't hold it against you. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and beautifully balanced, with a terrific salinity on the finish, it's going to benefit from a year or two of bottle age and I suspect evolve for 20-25 years" - 95+ PTS, JEB DUNNUCK (03/2024)

IMPORTER NOTES:

OVERVIEW: "Composed predominantly of Marsanne (about 80–85%) with Roussanne (15–20%), the blend drawn from several historic parcels on the Hermitage hill—Rocoules, Péléat, L’Hermite, and Maison Blanche—each contributing a distinct element of structure, aromatics, and balance. Rocoules provides much of the backbone and aging potential, while Péléat adds finesse and complexity, L’Hermite contributes aromatic lift and precision, and Maison Blanche brings texture and freshness. Fermentation takes place primarily in neutral oak barrels, followed by approximately two years of aging in oak to integrate the wine while preserving mineral character and purity of fruit. Produced in limited quantities, Hermitage Blanc is built for longevity, combining richness, structure, and remarkable aging potential."