This is one of the most powerful and prestigious white wines in existence.
As one drives north through the Rhone valley toward Burgundy, the hill of Hermitage dominates the horizon. This towering granite hillside looms over the small village of Tain and is world-renowned for producing deep, timeless, and infinitely cellar-worthy Syrahs. Not to be overlooked are Chave's Hermitage Blancs that can age gracefully as a Grand Cru White Burgundy.
Jean-Louis Chave’s revered “L’Hermitage” Rouge and Blanc are towering Grand Vins that stop the clock on all other Rhône offerings. Judged alongside the French titans like DRC, Lafite, and Rayas, these wines redefine a legacy where every release takes Hermitage to mythical heights.
The 2022 showcases a high percentag of Marsanne in all of its greatness. Full-bodied, rich, ripe, and unctuous notes of grilled pineapple, quince paste, glazed apricot, orange marmalade, caramel, honey, dried chamomile, lemon curd, wax, baking spice, and a touch of almond skin. This is an intense and unabashedly full-bodied Hermitage Blanc oozing with dried and waxy orange-yellow fruits that are propped up on a surprising backbone of acidity.
Press: 96-98+ Points, Jeb Dunnuck | 97 Points, Vinous Media
"I continue to think that this estate makes one of the greatest white wines in the world.This will be a full-bodied, deep, concentrated wine that will have decades of life. In a time when many refuse to take any risks and are abandoning any hope of true greatness in wine, it's such a relief to have a producer like this continue to make concentrated, powerful, utterly classic and singular wines. Bravo." - Jeb Dunnuck, March 2024
" ... the 2022 L'Hermitage Blanc is brilliant. Prominent honeysuckle, lemon zest, ripe peach, cedar, quince and a hint of jasmine burst from the glass. The full-bodied 2022 seamlessly combines elevated flavor concentration with vibrant freshness on the palate, delivering a precise, impressive L'Hermitage Blanc. The refined finish is remarkably long and focused, enhanced by a nuanced phenolic grip." - Vinous Media, November 2024
