Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage Maison Bleue

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage Maison Bleue2015 is the first vintage of this cuve, which replaces the Petite Chapelle. There's a certain meaty aspect to the nose, a savoury note that brings aged Pinot Noir to mind. It has a minty freshness, crisp and well defined with a fine acid thread. A medium bodied, balanced and contemporary expression of Hermitage.

well-balanced finish

I suspect this will come close to the quality of the Hill of Grace at a fraction of the price

Mollard jokingly calls her version as a “commercial” monopole)

while the palate takes on a decidedly green

is the reason why this cuvee is always predominantly informed by the steep

These two new releases from proprietor Roberto Conterno are stellar

While Chave has not made their special cuvee

plum and violet

This is impressive

intense and impressively scaled flavors that possess fine richness as well as a touch of mocha on the palate coating finish

Planted in 2002

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