Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2009 Le Chevalier de Sterimberg White (Hermitage)

Country: France / Le Chevalier de Sterimberg
Variety: Rhône-style White Blend Rhône Valley
Winery: Paul Jaboulet Aîné / Hermitage

This reticent wine takes a bit of airing to come around, but once it does it shows impressive depth of melon fruit accented by crushed stone. It’s medium to full in body, with a slightly oily texture, while the finish has a drying, tactile quality to it that’s a bit like chalk dust.