Domaine Laurent Habrard
FAMILY ESTATE • CERTIFIED ORGANIC • NORTHERN RHÔNE • FRANCE
Hermitage
WHITE
Les Rocoules
2023
From old and century-old vines on the legendary Les Rocoules lieu-dit, this Hermitage Blanc 2023 reveals a broad and deep palate, carried by remarkable mineral tension and outstanding ageing potential.
Grape Variety-ies
100% Roussanne
Terroir
Facing due south on the southern slope of the Hermitage hill, the Les Rocoules lieu-dit rests on a unique combination of limestone, marl, rolled pebbles and iron oxides. The vines, some over 100 years old, produce a wine of great depth, marked by the tension, salinity and aromatic complexity that define this exceptional terroir.
Winemaking
Cold static settling and pressing adapted to grape ripeness. Aged in pièces on fine lees to reveal the full richness of the fruit and the personality of the terroir. Vinified with minimal oenological inputs and very moderate sulphiting.
Technical Specifications
100% Marsanne. Certified Organic. Alcohol: 13.5% vol. Contains sulfites. Format: 75 cl.
Tasting Notes
Powerful aromas combining woody vanilla, buttery and brioche notes, sweet spices and quince. Broad and generous on the palate, carried by beautiful saline tension and a long mineral finish, a sign of freshness and longevity.
Food Pairing
Veal in cream sauce, chicken with girolle mushrooms, sole or turbot in sauce, langoustine, lobster, mushroom risotto, Saint-Marcellin or Brillat-Savarin.
Serving & Cellaring
Serving temperature: 11 to 12°C. Decanting: recommended 1 hour before tasting. Cellaring potential: from 2028 for optimal expression, with ageing potential through 2038–2040.
Winemaker's Notes
Les Rocoules embodies the quintessence of our terroir: purity, minerality and breadth. This 2023 Marsanne, both sunny and taut, reflects our commitment to enhancing each plot without artifice.
Certifications
Certified Organic estate since 2008. Minimal oenological inputs, manual work and soil-friendly practices, reduced environmental impact, lightweight bottles without capsules, recyclable materials and fair social practices. Guiding principle: respect for Nature, respect for People.