In the glass
Aroma: white flowers, beeswax, peach, almond, ginger
Palate: rich stone fruit, creamy texture, mineral backbone, hazelnut, long waxy finish
Named for the Chevalier de Sterimberg who legend says planted the first Hermitage vines, Jaboulet's white Hermitage is a benchmark Marsanne and Roussanne blend with ageing potential.
What it pairs with
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Roast lobster with bisque
The wine's mineral richness matches lobster and cream-based seafood. -
Veal sweetbreads with cream
Delicate rich sweetbreads and the wine's hazelnut mineral register create harmony. -
White asparagus and almond tart
The wine's almond and peach notes echo the tart filling.
How to serve Hermitage Blanc Chevalier de Sterimberg
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast lobster with bisque, Veal sweetbreads with cream, White asparagus and almond tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Named for the Crusader knight who according to legend planted the first Hermitage vines on the hill in the 13th century, the Chevalier de Sterimberg blanc has been Jaboulet's benchmark white Hermitage for generations.
- 1960 — Jaboulet introduces Chevalier de Sterimberg as the house white Hermitage
Facts
- Producer
- Paul Jaboulet Aine
- Grapes
- Marsanne (85%), Roussanne (15%)
- Classification
- Hermitage AOC
- Oak
- 10 months in used French oak casks
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 60-90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1960
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Hermitage Blanc Chevalier de Sterimberg
What does Hermitage Blanc Chevalier de Sterimberg taste like?
On the nose, white flowers, beeswax, peach, almond, ginger. On the palate, rich stone fruit, creamy texture, mineral backbone, hazelnut, long waxy finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long, waxy mineral finish. Named for the Chevalier de Sterimberg who legend says planted the first Hermitage vines, Jaboulet's white Hermitage is a benchmark Marsanne and Roussanne blend with ageing potential.
When should I drink Hermitage Blanc Chevalier de Sterimberg?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Hermitage Blanc Chevalier de Sterimberg?
Roast lobster with bisque is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Veal sweetbreads with cream and White asparagus and almond tart. The wine's mineral richness matches lobster and cream-based seafood.
What grapes are in Hermitage Blanc Chevalier de Sterimberg?
The blend is Marsanne (85%), Roussanne (15%). The wine is classified as Hermitage AOC.