Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc, Rhone, France 2023 Cote Rotie before being blended and left

before being blended and left to age for another year in a large wooden vat called foudre

Crafted by the esteemed Produttori del Barbaresco

supple palate framed by polished tannins and fresh acidity

Flowing black fruit

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc, Rhone, France 2023 Cote Rotie before being blended and leftHermitage Blanc 2023 is a profound and age worthy white Rhne that combines richness with striking precision. Built on Marsanne (with a touch of Roussanne), it opens with layered aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, and crushed stone, unfolding into subtle honeyed and nutty complexity. The palate is powerful and texturedalmost oily in depthyet lifted by vibrant acidity and a strong mineral spine, finishing long, saline, and incredibly refined.