Hermitage White

Soil type

Limestone, sand and gravel.

Grape variety

95% Marsanne, 5% Roussanne.

Average age of vines

30 to 90 years.

Winemaking

Temperature controlled fermentation at 16 to 18°C.

Ageing

Long ageing in second wine oak.

Average yield

40 Hl / hectare.

Average annual production

About 12.000 botles.

Tasting

Eye : Consistent straw yellow.
Nose : Complex nose with dominant floral vegetal notes and acacia honey. Elegant and delicate oak.
Palate : Spicy with good structure. A wine for ageing.
Overall : Overall balance and with deep complex aromas characteristic of these rare white wines.

Vintages 2008

 

Wine Advocate#193 - Feb 2011

Score: 90-92+

The 2008 Hermitage Blanc is a remarkable wine since it includes all of the declassified Ex-Voto. Superb honeyed citrus, caramelized white peach, crushed rock, grapefruit and quince characteristics emerge from this deep, rich, full-bodied white. Robert Parker.

 

Guide Bettane Desseauve des Vins de France

Score : 15

Arômes parfumés de miel fin, la bouche est fondante dans sa texture, on peut attendre un peu qu’il monte en puissance, ou se régaler aujourd’hui de ses beaux parfums.

Consumption

A boire

Serving temperature

10°C to 12°C

Ageing potential

Around 10 years.

Food and wine matching

Spicy starters, fish, garlicky dishes and cheese.
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