2022 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc

97 Points - Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous

“Bottled in September 2024, just two months before my visit, the 2022 L'Hermitage Blanc is brilliant. Prominent honeysuckle, lemon zest, ripe peach, cedar, quince and a hint of jasmine burst from the glass. The full-bodied 2022 seamlessly combines elevated flavor concentration with vibrant freshness on the palate, delivering a precise, impressive L'Hermitage Blanc. The refined finish is remarkably long and focused, enhanced by a nuanced phenolic grip.”

97 Points - Wine Spectator

“Crushed apple, yellow plum and warm baking spices make a seductive introduction, followed by a plush, full and ripe palate. Ripe, with streaks of saline and zesty acidity that nicely offset the lushness. Bitter chamomile and zesty, chalky mineral details give a jolt of structure and contrast to the long, streaming finish, flecked with warm hay, smoke and fresh flowers. Incredibly dense, complex and powerful, this is just beginning to unfurl. Marsanne and Roussanne. Drink now through 2038.”

95 Points - Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate

“2022 was the earliest harvest in the estate's history. Jean-Louis Chave harvested the Roucoule and Peleat plots on August 23-24, while Maison Blanche and Ermite were picked on August 28. The 2022 Hermitage Blanc reveals a complex, ripe bouquet of almonds, white flowers, honey and spices mingled with baked orchard fruits. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate is rich and dense with a suave texture, a multidimensional core of fruit framed by chalky dry extracts and a delicate, phenolic, gastronomic bitterness. Slightly austere at this stage, this gastronomic wine is built for the cellar.”