J.L. Chave Hermitage Blanc 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
J.L. Chave
Label Name:
 
Hermitage Blanc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Hermitage, Northern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Marsanne (majority), Roussanne (small %)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 96 (N. Greinacher, 2024), Jeb Dunnuck 95 (94–96), Decanter 96; praised by Jancis Robinson for intensity/precision

Tasting Note
Vivid blossom, honeysuckle, lemon peel, white peach, quince and green almond with saline minerality; medium–full body, bright acidity and refined, slightly waxy texture leading to a long, sapid finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster, scallops, creamy poultry or mushroom pasta, roasted chicken, rich fish; Asian: Thai coconut or green curry, lobster pad Thai, sushi/sashimi, Chinese steamed fish/dim sum.

Production Method
Mostly Marsanne with some Roussanne; fermented in stainless steel and oak (tonneaux/barriques), matured ~18–30 months in oak, often bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Chave family vignerons since 1481; Jean‑Louis Chave manages ~14–14.5 ha in Hermitage with organic/biodynamic practices and parcel-by-parcel vinification. Renowned historic domaine.