Laurent Habrard AOC Hermitage 'Les Rocoules' Blanc

Laurent Habrard Hermitage Les Rocoules Blanc 2018 opens with deep, layered aromas of ripe pear, yellow peach, quince, and honeyed citrus, interwoven with acacia blossom, almond cream, and a subtle beeswax richness that reflects both the maturity of the vintage and the site’s old‑vine Marsanne. The palate is broad, textural, and quietly powerful, delivering generous stone‑fruit and orchard‑fruit depth supported by a supple, glycerol mouthfeel and Hermitage’s hallmark mineral drive. Notes of lanolin, toasted nuts, fennel pollen, and warm stone build across the mid‑palate, adding savory complexity without overwhelming the wine’s poised, elegant core. The finish is long, gently saline, and resonant, showcasing a white Hermitage that balances richness with precision—2018’s warmth shaped into something refined and architectural.