Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage Chapelle Blanc other_regions_italy earth and spice

earth and spice

(from a 1 ha parcel planted in 1970)

Still this is lovely and also worth your consideration as it should drink reasonably well young

A deft touch of wood sets off scents of violets as well as essence of red berry fruit that merges into seductively textured

Yields are just 35 hectoliters per hectare

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage Chapelle Blanc other_regions_italy earth and spiceAnother impressive white is the 2006 Hermitage la Chapelle Blanc. It too is mature, with full bodied notes of buttered stone fruits, white currants, honeysuckle and hazelnuts all emerging from the glass. Possessing a touch more richness than the le Chevalier de Sterimberg, its drinking beautifully today, yet should keep for a decade (or more).