2022 Hermitage Blanc, Jean-Louis Chave
Coming from tiny yields of 22 hectoliters per hectare, the 2022 Hermitage Blanc is a focused, pure, and chiseled white Hermitage offering riveting stone fruits, spice, and crushed stone, which turn to blanched almond and subtle brioche with air. Medium to full-bodied, focused, and tight on the palate, yet rich and powerful, it has the structure of a red wine and needs plenty of air if drinking any time soon. It will ideally be enjoyed over the coming 4-5 years or after a decade. Drink 2025-2045. ~ (97) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 5-9-2025
Bottled in September 2024, just two months before my visit, the 2022 L'Hermitage Blanc is brilliant. Prominent honeysuckle, lemon zest, ripe peach, cedar, quince and a hint of jasmine burst from the glass. The full-bodied 2022 seamlessly combines elevated flavor concentration with vibrant freshness on the palate, delivering a precise, impressive L'Hermitage Blanc. The refined finish is remarkably long and focused, enhanced by a nuanced phenolic grip. ~ (97) Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous 1-1-2025
2022 was the earliest harvest in the estate's history. Jean-Louis Chave harvested the Roucoule and Péléat plots on August 23-24, while Maison Blanche and Ermite were picked on August 28. The 2022 Hermitage Blanc reveals a complex, ripe bouquet of almonds, white flowers, honey and spices mingled with baked orchard fruits. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate is rich and dense with a suave texture, a multidimensional core of fruit framed by chalky dry extracts and a delicate, phenolic, gastronomic bitterness. Slightly austere at this stage, this gastronomic wine is built for the cellar. ~ (95) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 3-13-2025
Cask samples tasted at the domaine.
Sample 1: Péléat.
Very rich and honeyed nose, had just been racked the day before tasting – so a little mute.
Sample 2: Rocoules.
Rich, textured and charming – white flowers and jasmine.
Sample 3: L'Hermite.
Wonderful honeycomb nose with a crystalline purity. Has real freshness underneath the puppy-fat weight as well. Real purity and precision. ~ (17) Alistair Cooper, JancisRobinson.com 10-12-2023
Bottled in September 2024, just two months before my visit, the 2022 L'Hermitage Blanc is brilliant. Prominent honeysuckle, lemon zest, ripe peach, cedar, quince and a hint of jasmine burst from the glass. The full-bodied 2022 seamlessly combines elevated flavor concentration with vibrant freshness on the palate, delivering a precise, impressive L'Hermitage Blanc. The refined finish is remarkably long and focused, enhanced by a nuanced phenolic grip. ~ (97) Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous 1-1-2025
2022 was the earliest harvest in the estate's history. Jean-Louis Chave harvested the Roucoule and Péléat plots on August 23-24, while Maison Blanche and Ermite were picked on August 28. The 2022 Hermitage Blanc reveals a complex, ripe bouquet of almonds, white flowers, honey and spices mingled with baked orchard fruits. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate is rich and dense with a suave texture, a multidimensional core of fruit framed by chalky dry extracts and a delicate, phenolic, gastronomic bitterness. Slightly austere at this stage, this gastronomic wine is built for the cellar. ~ (95) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 3-13-2025
Cask samples tasted at the domaine.
Sample 1: Péléat.
Very rich and honeyed nose, had just been racked the day before tasting – so a little mute.
Sample 2: Rocoules.
Rich, textured and charming – white flowers and jasmine.
Sample 3: L'Hermite.
Wonderful honeycomb nose with a crystalline purity. Has real freshness underneath the puppy-fat weight as well. Real purity and precision. ~ (17) Alistair Cooper, JancisRobinson.com 10-12-2023
SKU: SK3555821-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Rhone
PRODUCER : Jean-Louis Chave
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Rhone
PRODUCER : Jean-Louis Chave
FORMAT : 750ml