2019 Hermitage Blanc
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The eccentric 2019 L'Hermitage Blanc bursts with pronounced lemon zest, quince, honeysuckle, ripe peach and subtle toasty notes, complemented by hints of straw and honey. Full-bodied, bold and layered, the 2019 showcases elevated flavor concentration and mindboggling intensity. The complex finish, marked by a nuanced phenolic bite, adds texture and depth to this extraordinary white Hermitage from Monsieur Chave.
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Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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Another incredible white from this family is the 2019 Hermitage Blanc, a powerful, concentrated, and remarkably pure Hermitage that has laser-like focus as well as textbook Marsanne notes of quince, green almond, powdered rock, licorice, and spice. It’s still tight, focused, and inward at present, yet it reminds me of the 2018 with its purity and rare mix of power and elegance. It’s worth trying a bottle any time over the coming 3-5 years, but after that, I’d recommend waiting until after 2031.
Chave's 2019 Hermitage Blanc delivers just the merest hint of toasted grain on the nose, accenting green peaches and waves of honeyed richness. It's full-bodied and concentrated but not overdone, with tremendous length and a hint of bitterness on the finish that left me wondering if this wine will need 20 years to show its best, or if it was still suffering a bit from being bottled in July 2021.
About the producer
The Chaves have been growing grapes in the Northern Rhône since 1481. Jean-Louis Chave is the 16th generation to head up the family domaine, having taken over from his father in 1992.