James Lawther, October 2021
Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Hermitage Chevalier de Sterimberg 2020
Evident ripeness on the nose with subtle pear and confit fruit notes. Palate more vibrant, the acidity clearly present but a purity of fruit all the same. Powerful and persistent finish, the rapier edge of acidity driving the wine along. (JL)
About Jancis Robinson
Described by Decanter magazine as 'the most respected wine critic and journalist in the world', Jancis writes daily for JancisRobinson.com (voted first-ever Wine Website of the Year in the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers Awards 2010), weekly for The Financial Times, and bi-monthly for a column that is syndicated around the world. She is also editor of The Oxford Companion to Wine, co-author with Hugh Johnson ofThe World Atlas of Wine and co-author of Wine Grapes - A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavours, each of these books recognised as a standard reference worldwide.