2021 J.L. Chave Selection Blanche Hermitage

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2021 J.L. Chave Selection Blanche HermitageProducer: J. L. Chave Selection Region: Hermitage, Rhone, France Blend: Marsanne and Roussanne Year: 2021 Winemaker Notes: "The fruit for this wine comes mainly from the lieu dit Maison Blanche, which sits atop the hill of Hermitage. The soil is iron rich clay and loess and it is important to constantly maintain this vineyard, as the fine top layer of loess soil erodes easily. This terroir is very interesting for the white as it comes from a cooler

direct acidity but lots of purity

the 2022 Viré-Clessé comes from several parcels that include “younger” vines that are around 20 years old

around 25% this year

During this time

Focusing on Campania’s historic native grapes

and a smoky

based on 2016 and with reserve wine from 2015 and 2014

lively Lemberger with tension due to the elegant acidity

light hints of amaretto and freshly roasted macadamia nuts

Immense detail

another brilliantly pure and seamless wine from this team

leafy hints and plenty of mineral drive to finish