Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage Chapelle Blanc other_regions_australia crushed rocks and wet earth

crushed rocks and wet earth

Very pure and seductive spiced cassis and black cherry aromas dissolve into delicious

The tightly wound

the vines were planted in 1947 – the production is between 2000 and 2500 bottles)

indeed utterly delicious without being common

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage Chapelle Blanc other_regions_australia crushed rocks and wet earthAnother 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).