Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage Le Chevalier de Sterimberg – Hermitage – White – 2021:

 

The Legendary White Hermitage: Chevalier de Sterimberg

Le Chevalier de Sterimberg is the ultimate expression of Hermitage Blanc, crafted from the historic vineyards of Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné. This wine pays tribute to the knight Henri-Gaspard de Stérimberg, who settled as a hermit on this hill in the 13th century, giving the appellation its name. Carefully aged, it stands as a monument of the Northern Rhône Valley, perfectly balancing richness with a mineral precision built for long cellaring.

Tasting Notes (Marsanne & Roussanne)

• Color: Pale gold with bright highlights, deepening to an intense gold with maturity.
• Nose: Complex and profound, revealing aromas of ripe white stone fruits (vineyard peach, dried apricot), honeysuckle, beeswax, and toasted almond with time.
• Palate: Rich and powerful on the attack. The mid-palate is full-bodied and unctuous, yet beautifully balanced by persistent acidity, leading to a remarkably long and elegant mineral finish.

Pairing & Service

This majestic wine demands equally grand cuisine. Serve between 54-57°F (12-14°C), preferably decanted when young, to unlock its full aromatic complexity.

• Food Pairings: Creamy Lobster Risotto, Seared Foie Gras with Fig Jam, Roasted Veal with Chanterelles.
• Cellaring Potential: 10 to 20 years, or longer in exceptional vintages.

Hermitage 2021
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