Domaine de la Chapelle : Chevalier de Stérimberg 2022

A vibrant and complex great white wine from Hermitage

The estate

For centuries, perched on a majestic hill in Tain-l'Hermitage, stands a monument of viticulture: Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné. Embodying the quintessence of great wines from the Northern Rhône Valley, the estate was taken over by the Frey Family in 2006. In pursuit of innovation, the Frey family recently created a new setting for the production of two of its cuvées: La Chapelle and Chevalier de Stérimberg. Taking the name of the Domaine de la Chapelle, this new entity, which will be equipped with an exceptional cellar designed by the famous Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, reflects the quest for excellence led by Caroline Frey and her team to produce ever more precise wines.

The wine

Chevalier Gaspard de Sterimberg, wounded during the Albigensian Crusade in 1224, asked Queen Blanche of Castile for permission to settle on a hill where he founded his hermitage. He built the Saint-Christophe Chapel there in 1235. A place now emblematic of the Rhône Valley.

The vineyard

This great Hermitage wine is made from vines planted between 1956 and 1990 on clay-limestone and pebbly soils, giving this cuvée complexity and elegance.

Blend

Marsanne (87%) and roussanne (13%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Chevalier de Stérimberg 2022 from Domaine de la Chapelle

Tasting

Color
Of a brilliant pale blonde, the color is adorned with silvery reflections.

Nose
Of beautiful complexity, the nose gradually opens up on aeration, revealing aromas of white-fleshed fruits and linden. A touch of fresh almond and delicate aging notes enrich this aromatic palette.

Palate
The attack is delicate and tasty, marked by the freshness of exotic fruits and white flowers. The finish stretches on citrus zests and a subtle brioche note, offering a beautiful length in the mouth.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve between 12 and 14°C.