From the repentance of the Knight of Sterimber during the 13th century, to the exceptional situation of its vineyards, Hermitage is a legendary Cru. Our Laurus Hermitage white honors this reputation with a 100% Marsanne exhaling all the qualities of a great wine.
100% Marsanne
Eastern sector of the hill of Hermitage, on alluvial terraces at 200 meters in altitude.
Manual harvest. Fermentation is initiated in tank before the whole cuvée is placed in 275lt Laurus oak barrels, both new and 1-year old, to finish the alcoholic fermentation followed by the malo-lactic fermentation. The wine then age 15 months on fine lees.
Production: 974 bottles and 188 magnums
Bottling date: May 11th, 2017
"...it offers awesome notes of caramelized apples, toasted brioche, honeycomb, and lots of minerality. Full-bodied richness, terrific concentration, and a big, opulent texture." Jeb Dunnuck - January 2018
Serve at around 10° to 12°C. Recommend opening around 2 hrs prior to serving
Best Enjoyed between 2017 and 2025
Alc. by Vol. 13.5%
langoustine Ravioli
Stuffed chicken legs with morels
30 years on average – 27 hl/ha
The name « Hermitage » comes from the legend of the Knight of Sterimberg. Returning from a Crusade, he repented for his years of warmongering by becoming a hermit, devoting himself to prayer and growing vines on top of the hills of Tain.
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