Discreet but not invisible wood is present on the overtly floral-suffused nose that displays background hints of lemon rind and a phenolic character (think olive oil nuances)

intense and big-bodied flavors that also exude a fine minerality that adds a sense of lift and energy on the focused

Beams of tannin dominate over the radiant fruit that was much more expressive when the wine was in barrel

They produce around 5

100 bottles were filled in August 2019

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage Chapelle Blanc Vintage:2006 Discreet but not invisible woodAnother 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).