2021, Domaine de la Chapelle, HERMITAGE Blanc, 'Le Chevalier de Sterimberg'

100% Marsanne

A white wine with distinction, complexity and a sense of place, this is absolutely one to look out for. The honeysuckle and white peach flavours steal up on you, building slowly but surely towards an outburst of lemon zest, pear and liquorice. Plenty of ageing ability on display. Winemaker and owner Caroline Frey, director Gregory Joannes-Hurst. A 4ha Domaine de la Chapelle estate making exceptional white wines, going through the Bordeaux negoicant system for the first time this year. 96 Jane Anson.