2022 Domaine de la Chapelle Hermitage Blanc La Chapelle Le Chevalier de Sterimberg 2022
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| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Hermitage |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | , Roussane |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2045 |
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A FIRST - EXPECTED JUNE 2025
In the 13th century, the knight Henri-Gaspard de Sterimberg settled in the hills around Tain l'Hermitage, after returning from the court of King Louis VIII and with the permission of Blanche of Castile. Tired and laden with honours after the Crusades against the Albigensians, he retired as a hermit to find peace and serenity. This is how the name of the Hermitage appellation came about. As a hermit, he built a small chapel and planted vines there. Centuries later, his legacy lives on in La Chapelle, whose vineyards have been cared for by the Jaboulet family since 1919 and later by the Frey family. On the steep, stony slopes – which can only be worked by hand – grows this characterful white Hermitage, which proudly bears the name of its founder.
The Domaine de la Chapelle Hermitage Blanc La Chapelle Le Chevalier de Sterimberg 2022, as the wine is called in full, is a blend of 87% Marsanne and 13% Roussanne. The grapes are harvested by hand and collected and sorted in small crates of 12 kg. They are then pressed in whole bunches and transferred to barrels by gravity. After cold settling, alcoholic fermentation takes place in concrete egg-shaped cuves and a few demi-muids (600-liter barrels). The wine then matures further on the fine lees in the same barrels.
The vineyard's soils are a mix of clay-limestone loess (Maison Blanche and Murets plateaux) and stony slopes (Rocoules and Murets), which gives them complexity and elegance. Planting years: 1956 to 1990. Average slope: 10%. Altitude: Average 180 metres. Orientation: Mainly south-facing.
The Domaine de la Chapelle Hermitage Blanc La Chapelle Le Chevalier de Sterimberg has an attractive pale blond colour with silvery reflections. The nose is complex and unfolds with some aeration. Aromas of white flesh and floral notes (lime blossom) dominate, with a subtle hint of fresh almond and fine aromas of maturation. In the mouth, the attack is delicate and seductive, with fresh aromas of exotic fruits (pineapple) and white flowers. The finish is carried by notes of citrus zest and a hint of brioche, which ensures a long and refined finale.
Ratings: 94 Wine Spectator, 93 Jeb Dunnuck, 95 James Suckling, 93 Decanter, 97 Jane Anson
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Appellation | Hermitage |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Paul Jaboulet Aîné |
| Grape | Marsanne, Roussane |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2045 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 95 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Boers, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard, Romantisch |
Professional Reviews
Parker
RP 94
Reviewed by:
Yohan Castaing
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2028 - 2045
The 2022 Hermitage Le Chevalier de Sterimberg Blanc unfurls in the glass with aromas of almonds, flowers, confit citrus and brioche mingled with delicate spicy notes. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it has a fleshy core of fruit, bright acids and an enrobing, round palate with dry extracts in the finish that bring some bitterness and a phenolic character. It will need some time in the cellar to chill out.
Caroline Frey graciously hosted me for a tasting of the 2022 vintage. She described the year as “hot, dry and extreme,” noting that the number of days with maximum temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius reached record levels. Despite those conditions, the wines are fresh with lively bouquets and no trace of drought or overripe profiles. Caroline considers it “an exciting vintage, particularly regarding how positively the vines adapted to the climate.”
The Frey family acquired Paul Jaboulet Aîné in 2006, securing ownership of the second-largest estate of Hermitage vines, including the legendary La Chapelle. Since their arrival, and under Caroline Frey’s leadership, the vineyards have undergone extensive restructuring and a full conversion to organic viticulture. Winemaking remains rooted in tradition, with a notable influence from Bordeaux techniques. La Chapelle continues to be the estate’s flagship wine, revered for its distinctive, sappy tannins and refined delicacy.
Published: Mar 13, 2025
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James Suckling
Score
95
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 165
Domaine de la Chapelle Hermitage Blanc La Chapelle Le Chevalier de Sterimberg 2022
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024
Color
White
Country
France
Region
Rhone Valley
Vintage
2022
A vibrant, precise and dense blend of 87% marsanne and 13% roussanne. The nose expresses aromas of kumquats, citrons, verbena, wild herbs and mild spices. It's medium-bodied with bright acidity. Sharp and intense, with such drive. Powerful, with a succulent development on the mid-palate. Refined and lively with a long, focused finish. Drink or hold.
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Vinous
94
Drinking Window
2024 - 2036
From: Northern Rhône: Where Diversity Ignites the Senses (Mar 2024)
The 2022 Hermitage La Chapelle Blanc Le Chevalier de Sterimberg unwinds with fragrant linden blossom, green apple, white peach, lemon flesh and lime skin. Medium- to full-bodied and crisp, the 2022 brings it home with subtle phenolic bitterness on the sapid finale. It aged 90% in 16-hectoliter concrete eggs and the remainder in a combination of barriques and demi-muids, with very little new oak.
- By Nicolas Greinacher on October 2023
Based near Lausanne in Switzerland, Caroline Frey spends most of her time traveling between her family’s wineries in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Valais and the Rhône Valley. While she employs local staff in each, Frey ultimately calls the final shots on viticulture, winemaking and basically everything else. Just recently, though, her sister Delphine Frey joined the family operations, focusing on all marketing-related aspects. The 2022 reds are packed with density and ripeness, neatly maintaining a refreshing profile. Frey and I discussed the reasons why the wines are able to maintain such remarkable freshness despite the occasionally scorching high temperatures. She points out: “In some cases, it's better for the vines when temperatures rise above 40°C (104°F) than having longer periods of 35°C (95°F), because then the vines don’t shut down, and there’s lots of evapotranspiration. A temporary shutdown can be better as opposed to constantly high evaporation rates. In my opinion, those severe heat spikes of 2022, when some of the vines completely shut down, are part of the reason why the wines turned out so balanced. That being said, we had two rain showers in June and August, which were really important for the vines to continue with sugar accumulation and phenolic ripeness. Given September wasn't overly dry either, the severe dryness in 2022 mainly occurred during spring and the month of July.” Although the 2022 Hermitage La Chapelle is shaping up to be an outstanding rendition, I’m fairly sure the 2020 will have the edge in the long run. The 2021, on the other hand, is a more moderately concentrated La Chapelle whose substance and class are nowhere near that of 2020 or 2022. Looking more closely at the winemaking, Frey continues to destem all the grapes, regardless of the vintage. “In 2011 and 2012, we experimented with partial whole-cluster fermentation in Cornas, but I wasn’t convinced of the result. Of course, there are many great wines using stems during fermentation, but remember that the historical style of Jaboulet was never to use any stems. Furthermore, we’re already dealing with lower acidity levels in these exceptionally warm vintages. Using stems during fermentation automatically lowers acidity levels,” Frey remarked. The Hermitage La Chapelle now ages in a combination of 600-liter demi-muids, barriques and 16-hectoliter concrete eggs. When new oak is used, it doesn’t exceed 20%. An interesting winemaking choice by Frey is to block the malolactic conversion for all her whites, with the aim of maximizing freshness and energy. The whites I tasted here are indeed all distinctively fresh and vibrant, with the 2022 Hermitage La Chapelle Blanc Le Chevalier de Sterimberg a real standout. As of the 2021 vintage, both the Hermitage La Chapelle and Hermitage Blanc Le Chevalier de Sterimberg will be labeled as Domaine de La Chapelle rather than Paul Jaboulet Aîné. Frey explained the decision: “La Chapelle has such a strong identity on every level that it became clear to us, after years of work, that the next step for La Chapelle was to live on its own, under its own entity, and with the creation of its own winery at the bottom of the hill. While Paul Jaboulet Aîné will always be part of La Chapelle’s history, this change marks a new beginning in the La Chapelle story, which has been around since the 13th century.” Going forward, all wines from Domaine de la Chapelle will be distributed directly by Frey’s team for the French and US markets, while all other markets will be served via La Place de Bordeaux. At the same time, all Paul Jaboulet Aîné labeled wines will continue to be marketed by Frey’s team.
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La Chapelle Hermitage takes us back to the year 1224, when knight Henri-Gaspard de Sterimberg, back from the Crusades, decides to settle as a hermit on a small hill. By building a small chapel and surrounding it with Syrah vines, le Chevalier de Sterimberg started a legendary backdrop, the Hermitage Hill. Since 1919, the Jaboulet family and then the Frey family have succeeded each other in cultivating the vines of their iconic wines. Founded in 1834 by the eldest (Aîné) son of winegrower Antoine Jaboulet, it developed into a monument of viticulture in the Rhone region. After the Swiss Frey family, in the person of Jean-Jacques Frey, took over in 2006, it received a new impulse, thanks to investments in vineyards, housing and winemaking facilities.
The Frey family has been involved in winemaking for generations. In addition to being the owner of one of the most beautiful vineyards in the Champagne region and shareholder of the prestigious Maison Billecart-Salmon champagne house, the family also owns Château La Lagune in Haut-Médoc. Caroline Frey, the eldest daughter of Jean-Jacques, made her first wine from Château La Lagune in 2004. Today she is ultimately responsible for the wines of Château La Lagune and, together with Frederic Jaboulet, for the wines of Paul Jaboulet Aîné.
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A FIRST - EXPECTED JUNE 2025
In the 13th century, the knight Henri-Gaspard de Sterimberg settled in the hills around Tain l'Hermitage, after returning from the court of King Louis VIII and with the permission of Blanche of Castile. Tired and laden with honours after the Crusades against the Albigensians, he retired as a hermit to find peace and serenity. This is how the name of the Hermitage appellation came about. As a hermit, he built a small chapel and planted vines there. Centuries later, his legacy lives on in La Chapelle, whose vineyards have been cared for by the Jaboulet family since 1919 and later by the Frey family. On the steep, stony slopes – which can only be worked by hand – grows this characterful white Hermitage, which proudly bears the name of its founder.
The Domaine de la Chapelle Hermitage Blanc La Chapelle Le Chevalier de Sterimberg 2022, as the wine is called in full, is a blend of 87% Marsanne and 13% Roussanne. The grapes are harvested by hand and collected and sorted in small crates of 12 kg. They are then pressed in whole bunches and transferred to barrels by gravity. After cold settling, alcoholic fermentation takes place in concrete egg-shaped cuves and a few demi-muids (600-liter barrels). The wine then matures further on the fine lees in the same barrels.
The vineyard's soils are a mix of clay-limestone loess (Maison Blanche and Murets plateaux) and stony slopes (Rocoules and Murets), which gives them complexity and elegance. Planting years: 1956 to 1990. Average slope: 10%. Altitude: Average 180 metres. Orientation: Mainly south-facing.
The Domaine de la Chapelle Hermitage Blanc La Chapelle Le Chevalier de Sterimberg has an attractive pale blond colour with silvery reflections. The nose is complex and unfolds with some aeration. Aromas of white flesh and floral notes (lime blossom) dominate, with a subtle hint of fresh almond and fine aromas of maturation. In the mouth, the attack is delicate and seductive, with fresh aromas of exotic fruits (pineapple) and white flowers. The finish is carried by notes of citrus zest and a hint of brioche, which ensures a long and refined finale.
Ratings: 94 Wine Spectator, 93 Jeb Dunnuck, 95 James Suckling, 93 Decanter, 97 Jane Anson
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Appellation | Hermitage |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Paul Jaboulet Aîné |
| Grape | Marsanne, Roussane |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2045 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 95 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Boers, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard, Romantisch |
Parker
RP 94
Reviewed by:
Yohan Castaing
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2028 - 2045
The 2022 Hermitage Le Chevalier de Sterimberg Blanc unfurls in the glass with aromas of almonds, flowers, confit citrus and brioche mingled with delicate spicy notes. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it has a fleshy core of fruit, bright acids and an enrobing, round palate with dry extracts in the finish that bring some bitterness and a phenolic character. It will need some time in the cellar to chill out.
Caroline Frey graciously hosted me for a tasting of the 2022 vintage. She described the year as “hot, dry and extreme,” noting that the number of days with maximum temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius reached record levels. Despite those conditions, the wines are fresh with lively bouquets and no trace of drought or overripe profiles. Caroline considers it “an exciting vintage, particularly regarding how positively the vines adapted to the climate.”
The Frey family acquired Paul Jaboulet Aîné in 2006, securing ownership of the second-largest estate of Hermitage vines, including the legendary La Chapelle. Since their arrival, and under Caroline Frey’s leadership, the vineyards have undergone extensive restructuring and a full conversion to organic viticulture. Winemaking remains rooted in tradition, with a notable influence from Bordeaux techniques. La Chapelle continues to be the estate’s flagship wine, revered for its distinctive, sappy tannins and refined delicacy.
Published: Mar 13, 2025
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James Suckling
Score
95
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 165
Domaine de la Chapelle Hermitage Blanc La Chapelle Le Chevalier de Sterimberg 2022
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024
Color
White
Country
France
Region
Rhone Valley
Vintage
2022
A vibrant, precise and dense blend of 87% marsanne and 13% roussanne. The nose expresses aromas of kumquats, citrons, verbena, wild herbs and mild spices. It's medium-bodied with bright acidity. Sharp and intense, with such drive. Powerful, with a succulent development on the mid-palate. Refined and lively with a long, focused finish. Drink or hold.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
94
Drinking Window
2024 - 2036
From: Northern Rhône: Where Diversity Ignites the Senses (Mar 2024)
The 2022 Hermitage La Chapelle Blanc Le Chevalier de Sterimberg unwinds with fragrant linden blossom, green apple, white peach, lemon flesh and lime skin. Medium- to full-bodied and crisp, the 2022 brings it home with subtle phenolic bitterness on the sapid finale. It aged 90% in 16-hectoliter concrete eggs and the remainder in a combination of barriques and demi-muids, with very little new oak.
- By Nicolas Greinacher on October 2023
Based near Lausanne in Switzerland, Caroline Frey spends most of her time traveling between her family’s wineries in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Valais and the Rhône Valley. While she employs local staff in each, Frey ultimately calls the final shots on viticulture, winemaking and basically everything else. Just recently, though, her sister Delphine Frey joined the family operations, focusing on all marketing-related aspects. The 2022 reds are packed with density and ripeness, neatly maintaining a refreshing profile. Frey and I discussed the reasons why the wines are able to maintain such remarkable freshness despite the occasionally scorching high temperatures. She points out: “In some cases, it's better for the vines when temperatures rise above 40°C (104°F) than having longer periods of 35°C (95°F), because then the vines don’t shut down, and there’s lots of evapotranspiration. A temporary shutdown can be better as opposed to constantly high evaporation rates. In my opinion, those severe heat spikes of 2022, when some of the vines completely shut down, are part of the reason why the wines turned out so balanced. That being said, we had two rain showers in June and August, which were really important for the vines to continue with sugar accumulation and phenolic ripeness. Given September wasn't overly dry either, the severe dryness in 2022 mainly occurred during spring and the month of July.” Although the 2022 Hermitage La Chapelle is shaping up to be an outstanding rendition, I’m fairly sure the 2020 will have the edge in the long run. The 2021, on the other hand, is a more moderately concentrated La Chapelle whose substance and class are nowhere near that of 2020 or 2022. Looking more closely at the winemaking, Frey continues to destem all the grapes, regardless of the vintage. “In 2011 and 2012, we experimented with partial whole-cluster fermentation in Cornas, but I wasn’t convinced of the result. Of course, there are many great wines using stems during fermentation, but remember that the historical style of Jaboulet was never to use any stems. Furthermore, we’re already dealing with lower acidity levels in these exceptionally warm vintages. Using stems during fermentation automatically lowers acidity levels,” Frey remarked. The Hermitage La Chapelle now ages in a combination of 600-liter demi-muids, barriques and 16-hectoliter concrete eggs. When new oak is used, it doesn’t exceed 20%. An interesting winemaking choice by Frey is to block the malolactic conversion for all her whites, with the aim of maximizing freshness and energy. The whites I tasted here are indeed all distinctively fresh and vibrant, with the 2022 Hermitage La Chapelle Blanc Le Chevalier de Sterimberg a real standout. As of the 2021 vintage, both the Hermitage La Chapelle and Hermitage Blanc Le Chevalier de Sterimberg will be labeled as Domaine de La Chapelle rather than Paul Jaboulet Aîné. Frey explained the decision: “La Chapelle has such a strong identity on every level that it became clear to us, after years of work, that the next step for La Chapelle was to live on its own, under its own entity, and with the creation of its own winery at the bottom of the hill. While Paul Jaboulet Aîné will always be part of La Chapelle’s history, this change marks a new beginning in the La Chapelle story, which has been around since the 13th century.” Going forward, all wines from Domaine de la Chapelle will be distributed directly by Frey’s team for the French and US markets, while all other markets will be served via La Place de Bordeaux. At the same time, all Paul Jaboulet Aîné labeled wines will continue to be marketed by Frey’s team.
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La Chapelle Hermitage takes us back to the year 1224, when knight Henri-Gaspard de Sterimberg, back from the Crusades, decides to settle as a hermit on a small hill. By building a small chapel and surrounding it with Syrah vines, le Chevalier de Sterimberg started a legendary backdrop, the Hermitage Hill. Since 1919, the Jaboulet family and then the Frey family have succeeded each other in cultivating the vines of their iconic wines. Founded in 1834 by the eldest (Aîné) son of winegrower Antoine Jaboulet, it developed into a monument of viticulture in the Rhone region. After the Swiss Frey family, in the person of Jean-Jacques Frey, took over in 2006, it received a new impulse, thanks to investments in vineyards, housing and winemaking facilities.
The Frey family has been involved in winemaking for generations. In addition to being the owner of one of the most beautiful vineyards in the Champagne region and shareholder of the prestigious Maison Billecart-Salmon champagne house, the family also owns Château La Lagune in Haut-Médoc. Caroline Frey, the eldest daughter of Jean-Jacques, made her first wine from Château La Lagune in 2004. Today she is ultimately responsible for the wines of Château La Lagune and, together with Frederic Jaboulet, for the wines of Paul Jaboulet Aîné.
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