2018 | Domaine Belle Hermitage Blanc | Rhône ITALYFLOOR late ripening grape varieties would

late ripening grape varieties would easily reach a good ripeness on the coolest part of the Clos

where below-freezing temperature prevents unwanted bacteria from surviving

Concentrated and nicely oxidative nose and palate

Brought up all in new oak

2018 | Domaine Belle Hermitage Blanc | Rhône ITALYFLOOR late ripening grape varieties wouldA 60 40 blend of Marsanne and Roussanne from Plat, the 2018 Hermitage Blanc is a powerhouse white Hermitage. Barrel fermented and aged in two thirds new oak, it's full bodied, rich and broad, loaded with honeyed notes of pear, melon and citrus yet comes across as balanced, with a long, refreshing finish. Tasted blind on another occasion, I liked it less, finding it slightly tropical and confected and shorter on the finish, but otherwise similar 97 Pts