There are approximately 1,000 cases of the 2010 Hermitage Chevalier de Sterimberg, a barrel-fermented blend of 70% Marsanne and 30% Roussanne that is aged in small oak. This ageworthy white possesses terrific acidity as well as lots of white peach, apricot, citrus oil, floral, marmalade and honeysuckle notes. With fabulous richness, good acidity and a long finish, it should provide plenty of pleasure for 20+ years. The resurrection of the white Hermitage La Chapelle (100% Marsanne) is an enormous success story. One needs no further evidence of the extraordinary turn around in the quality of the Jaboulet wines than what proprietress Caroline Frey has accomplished in 2009 as well as 2010. As I indicated last year, this is one of the great qualitative turn arounds in the wine world. It is welcomed by all wine lovers given the historic legacy of the wines of Jaboulet and the importance of this famous firm in all of France. Ms. Frey, who is also responsible for the brilliant wines produced at La Lagune in Bordeaux, has reduced the amount of new oak for the red wines to about 20% and to negligible proportions for the whites. A second wine of Hermitage, La Petite Chapelle, is fashioned from 33% or more of the production that is culled out to guarantee that the great reputation of the Hermitage La Chapelle has enjoyed over the last century is maintained. Importer: Frederick Wildman, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700
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