The 2019 Hermitage Blanc Nobles Rives is a 95-5 blend of Marsanne and Roussanne fermented and aged in a combination of 400-liter oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. Subtle hints of toasted almond accent ripe peach and pear on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is broad and expansive. Big and bold, it's a powerful version of the cooperative's basic white Hermitage, finishing with hints of licorice, white pepper and crushed stone. White Hermitage can certainly age well, but that doesn't mean they all get better with time in the cellar—I'd drink this one on the young side.