FEATURES
🏰Jaboulet Aîné's 2021 Hermitage La Chapelle Blanc is a legendary white Rhône wine, celebrated for its 【profound complexity, rich texture, and remarkable longevity】. Crafted primarily from Marsanne and Roussanne, this wine from the esteemed La Chapelle vineyard is a benchmark for the appellation. The 2021 vintage in the Northern Rhône was challenging but produced wines with good freshness and aromatic purity. Expect notes of honey, apricot, white flowers, and a distinctive nutty character, evolving beautifully with age.
🍴 This full-bodied white wine is superb with rich poultry dishes like roasted guinea fowl with truffles, creamy risottos, or mature hard cheeses. For an Asian pairing, consider Cantonese double-boiled chicken soup, braised abalone, or a rich seafood hot pot.
🥂 An exceptional choice for a milestone celebration, a serious wine collector's cellar, or a luxurious gastronomic experience.
BACKGROUND
Paul Jaboulet has been a part of the Rhône Valley wine industry for almost two centuries, beginning with a small plot of land on the hills of Hermitage, before expanding throughout the region. Today, it encompasses more than 100 hectares (250 acres) of vineyards making wines from the northern and southern Rhône, including Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Condrieu and Cornas.The Paul Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle is the estate's flagship wine and is one of the most sought-after wines from the Rhône, reaching high prices at auction. It is named for a 13th Century church built atop Hermitage, which became the property of the Maison in 1919. This is made of 100 percent Syrah and the grapes come from the best terroirs the Maison has access to, including famed vineyards Les Bessards, Le Meal and Les Rocoules.
