E. Guigal Hermitage Blanc 2020

Every bit as good, if not better, from bottle than barrel, the 2020 Hermitage Blanc has textbook aromas and flavors of white flowers, quince, honeysuckle, and a kiss of salty, chalky minerality. It’s full-bodied and has beautiful richness, a layered, mouth-filling texture, and a gorgeous finish. Readers looking for a brilliant Hermitage Blanc that has classic aromas and flavors should buy a case of this. I love it even today, yet I’d give bottles a few years and enjoy over the following decade or more. Maturity: 2026-2036. Score – 94. (jebdunnuck.com, March 28, 2024)