P & V Jaboulet Ermitage Blanc 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
P & V Jaboulet
Label Name:
 
Ermitage Blanc
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Hermitage (Northern Rhône)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Roussanne
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
User ratings (Vivino) average ~4

Tasting Note
Golden straw colour; ripe pear, apricot, white flowers, honey and toasted almond with citrus lift and saline minerality. Rich, textured palate with balanced freshness and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster, scallops, roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, tempura, Thai green curry (milder), soy‑ginger glazed salmon.

Production Method
100% Roussanne; fermentation in stainless steel and oak followed by 12–18 months élevage in oak (demi‑muids/fûts). Minimal intervention, temperature‑controlled vinification.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Philippe & Vincent Jaboulet (family estate retaining parcels after sale of Paul Jaboulet Aîné). Produces Hermitage whites from loess soils; HVE-certified, focused on old vines and traditional élevage.