Hermitage Blanc 'Le Chevalier de Sterimberg'

• Named after the knight Gaspard de Sterimberg, who settled in Hermitage and built the iconic stone chapel that sits atop the hill.

• Biodynamically farmed – 70% Marsanne, 30% Roussanne

• From 4 sections on the Hermitage hill:
  • Rocoule (small limestone galets roulés – adds minerality to the wine)
  • Maison Blanche (mostly clay with some of the limestone galets roulés – adds structure)
  • La Croix (fine sand)
  • Les Murets (classic clay/limestone)

• 60+ year old vines

• Aged in 55% French oak (5% new), 25% older demi-muids, and 20% small concrete eggs

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