A blend of 95% Marsanne and 5% Roussanne, fermented and matured in both barrel and tank, the 2018 Hermitage Blanc Nobles Rives is polished brass in color, with bold scents of ripe peaches accented by toasted nuts and underscored by hints of melon and pear. Medium to full-bodied, it's broad and expansive on the palate, then fades away with gentle notes of beeswax and citrus. Although I suspect this wine will still be in decent shape after a decade of cellaring, I'd opt for drinking it young.