{"product_id":"maison-domaines-les-alexandrins-hermitage-blanc-2020-northern-rhone-france","title":"Maison Les Alexandrins Hermitage Blanc 2020 (Northern Rhone, France) - [WE 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaison \u0026amp; Domaines Les Alexandrins is the story of three friends combining the savoir-faire they learned from their parents and grandparents and the fruits from beautiful and historic terroirs. Nicolas Jaboulet, the 6th generation of a winegrowing family in Tain l'Hermitage, Guillaume Sorrel, son of Marc Sorrel of Domaine Sorrel in Hermitage, and Alexandre Caso, a specialist in the terroirs of the Northern Rhône, joined forces in 2012. They began working parcel by parcel in Crozes-Hermitage for the wines of Maison Nicolas Perrin. In 2015, the name was changed to Maison \u0026amp; Domaines Les Alexandrins. Today, Maison \u0026amp; Domaines Les Alexandrins produces Northern Rhône wines that are true and classic expressions of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaison Les Alexandrins, a signature modern in approach and contemporary in style. A perfect balance between the two grape varieties – Marsanne and Roussanne –, this wine boasts a fine mineral signature. Delicate from start to finish, it is a subtle blend of fat and acidity in a vintage noted for its freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Grand Cru’s classic reputation has been built over the centuries around one hill and a history steeped in legend. Appreciated as far back as Roman times when they were called “Vienne wines” (like those from Côte-Rôtie), Hermitage wines then became known as “wines of the slopes of Saint-Christophe”, named after the local chapel dedicated to the saint. It would seem that the name Hermitage first appeared in the 17th century in memory of the knight Henri Gaspard de Stérimberg who, in the 13th century, on his return from the Albigensian Crusades, decided to live as a hermit on this hill, granted to him by Blanche of Castile, Queen of Spain. He is said to have replanted a vineyard which went on to take the name of Ermitage, and then Hermitage. This was only the beginning of the vineyard’s success; it is said that under the reign of Louis XIV, Hermitage was the favourite wine of the Russian tsars. The list of Hermitage enthusiasts is as long as it is illustrious, including as it does Henry IV, French poet Boileau, Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Nicolas II and Alexandre Dumas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged in barrels for 12 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMarsanne : 50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoussane : 50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A vibrant expression of perfectly ripe Meyer lemon, orange, and peach blossom, mingled with green pear and intense yellow flowers, all supported by a subtle thread of spice. The palate is unctuous, textured, and generously rounded, unfolding layers of white pepper, coriander, and a firm mineral edge. The finish is long leaving impressions of citrus pith, stone, and sea salt. Elegantly structured and built to age, this wine promises to hold through 2035+\" - Anna-Christina Cabrales (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16\/20 Points - Jancis Robinson:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lifted, aromatic nose – almost perfumed with rose and floral notes. Same on the palate.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"REGAL WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":51887956263277,"sku":"","price":99.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/Hermitage_Blanc_Les_Alexandrins_1641572002_640.png?v=1744684873","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/maison-domaines-les-alexandrins-hermitage-blanc-2020-northern-rhone-france","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}