Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage Chapelle Blanc Vintage:2020 restrained and admirably pure nose

restrained and admirably pure nose is composed of various red berry fruit

The 2015 Saint Joseph has some delicate florals but is marked more by ripeness and power

There is however noticeably better density to the beautifully textured medium-weight flavors that display excellent length on the balanced

intense and delicious flavors that culminate in a truly explosive finish of superb length

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage Chapelle Blanc Vintage:2020 restrained and admirably pure noseAnother 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).