2011 Hermitage Blanc, Maison Nicolas Perrin

2011 Hermitage Blanc, Maison Nicolas Perrin

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2011 Hermitage Blanc, Maison Nicolas Perrin

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Description

This wine is sourced equally from the communes of Les Rocoules and La Maison Blanche, probably the two key sources of white grapes on the hillside.  30% of Roussanne adds pear-skin aromatics to the more traditional Marsanne citrus-lanolin descriptors. The palate is dense, exotic and finely textured; potential there is a plenty here.
Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer

The alliance of two of the greatest houses of the Rhône, Jaboulet and Perrin, with Nicolas Jaboulet as the master of ceremonies, has promise indeed, but promise is worth little if the raw materials (in this case the vineyards), are not from the top rank. We have little to fear on this count, especially when it comes to Hermitage itself where, unsurprisingly, the Jaboulet influence has been brought to bear with exceptional results. 

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Maison Nicolas Perrin

Maison Nicolas Perrin

Maison Nicolas Perrin is an exciting new venture, linguistically an amalgam of our old friend Nicolas Jaboulet and the Perrin family who, of course, own Ch. de Beaucastel, and it is therefore a venture with great potential. In essence the finest producers in the south of the valley have harnessed the expertise of one of the greatest names in the North to forge a new and dynamic range, working with some of the best growers in some of the best vineyards. Beaucastel exploits many different grapes on fundamentally the same terroir, whereas Nicolas is attempting to do the reverse with the same variety of each colour.

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Northern Rhône blend

Northern Rhône blend

A Northern Rhône blend is a wine made from grapes grown in the northern part of the Rhône Valley in France. This region is known for producing some of the world’s most acclaimed and distinctive wines.

The red blends typically revolve around the Syrah (Shiraz) grape. These wines are known for their deep colour, complex aromas of dark fruits, black pepper, floral notes, and a firm tannic structure. The most famous appellations for these wines include Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Cornas. Côte-Rôtie often incorporates a small percentage of Viognier, adding floral and aromatic elements to the wine.

In the Northern Rhône, Viognier is the primary white grape variety. Viognier-based wines from appellations like Condrieu are highly aromatic, with flavours of stone fruits, floral notes and sometimes a hint of spice. These wines are often full-bodied and have a luxurious texture.

A unique characteristic of some Northern Rhône red wines is the co-fermentation of Syrah and Viognier grapes. This process involves fermenting the two grape varieties, resulting in wines seamlessly integrating Viognier’s aromatic qualities with Syrah’s structure and depth.

Northern Rhône blends are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and terroir-driven characteristics. They are considered some of the finest examples of varietal wines produced in France and are highly sought after by wine enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.

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