La Chapelle Blanc Chevalier de Sterimberg 2022
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France / Rhône
The vines grow on parcels of loess, a fine chalky soil, and of stony soils with pebbles. The organic grapes are hand-harvested, sorted during the harvest, and transported in small crates. Grapes are pressed as whole clusters and transferred to tanks by gravity. After settling, fermentation takes place in cement egg-shaped tanks and oak demi-muids. The aging process continues in the same containers with regular lees stirring. The egg-shaped tanks allow for slow micro-oxygenation of the wine.
Harvest Note
The vintage started with a rainfall deficit. Budbreak was rather late and vegetative development accelerated considerably in high temperatures. Summer started with a storm giving the vineyard a bit of a break, followed by very high temperatures with no rain. In mid-August, rains allowed the vineyard to replenish.
Tasting Note
Pale gold with silver highlights, this complex, balanced, and full-bodied white wine has notes of lime blossom, white peach, pineapple, and almond. The long finish adds citrus zest and a touch of brioche.
Technical Data
GRAPES: Marsanne (87%), Roussanne (13%)
APPELLATION: Hermitage AOC
PH: 3.39
ACIDITY: 4.56 g/L
ABV: 14%
AGING: 6 to 9 months in concrete eggs and oak demi-muids
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: No
Unique Selling Points
- A tribute to the knight Henri-Gaspard de Sterimberg, the namesake hermit of Hermitage
- White wine companion to the iconic La Chapelle Hermitage red wine
- Vineyards are certified AB Organic since 2016 & farmed using biodynamic practices
- Family owned by the Frey family
"My role is to serve as a steward of artisanality — listening closely to the terroir and allowing the wines the freedom to find their own expression.”
Chiara Pepe, Winemaker
