Hermitage Blanc 2017 – Laurent Tardieu
Aged Elegance from the Slopes of Hermitage

Wine Type: White
Grape Varieties: Marsanne & Roussanne
Region: Hermitage AOC, Northern Rhône, France
Vintage: 2017
Producer: Laurent Tardieu

Product Description

Laurent Tardieu’s Hermitage Blanc 2017 is a majestic, age-worthy white Rhône wine that has begun to show its full aromatic and textural complexity. Sourced from old vines on the storied Hermitage hill, this wine has matured beautifully, offering layers of richness, minerality, and tertiary nuances that define great white Hermitage.

• Old-vine Marsanne and Roussanne planted in limestone and granite soils

• Aged in French oak barrels, including a portion of new oak, with extended lees contact

• Bottled unfined to preserve depth and natural structure

• Now entering its ideal drinking window, with potential for further cellaring

Tasting Notes

• Aromas: Dried apricot, roasted almond, beeswax, acacia, honeycomb, and flint

• Palate: Creamy and textured with evolving notes of baked apple, toasted brioche, and saline minerality

• Finish: Long and complex, with hints of citrus oil, spice, and oxidative finesse

Serving Suggestions

Serve at 12–13 °C:

• Ideal with lobster in butter sauce, foie gras, roasted poultry with truffle, or aged hard cheeses

• Also excellent with earthy vegetarian dishes like creamy polenta or mushroom gratin

• Decant gently before serving to fully awaken the bouquet

Why Choose Hermitage Blanc 2017 by Laurent Tardieu?

The 2017 Hermitage Blanc is a rare opportunity to experience a mature white Rhône at its peak. Crafted with patience and precision by Laurent Tardieu, it offers exceptional complexity, elegance, and a luxurious mouthfeel—perfect for collectors, connoisseurs, and fine dining occasions.