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Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Hermitage La Maison Bleue 2017

Name: Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Hermitage La Maison Bleue 2017
Brand: Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Rating: 4.4 (9 reviews)

Hermitage|Red wine|Organic

4.4/5 (9 customers)

95/100

Robert Parker

94/100

Vinous

94/100

James Suckling

94/100

Jeb Dunnuck

Syrah

silky

quail with cherries

"A legendary vintage..."

“Jaboulet’s 2017 Hermitage La Maison Bleue is a thoroughly seductive wine—full-bodied, luscious, and generous without being overripe or lacking structure. Licorice, blackcurrant, and Asian five-spice powder burst from the glass in a complex whirlwind of aromas and flavors. Hailing from the easternmost edge of the appellation, it offers immediate satisfaction and admirable quality at a fraction of the price of La Chapelle.” (Wine Advocate 2019). Over the centuries, a legendary hill and a legendary history have built the mythical reputation of this grand cru.

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Estate

Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Vintage

La Maison Bleue (ex cuvée Petite Chapelle)

Vintage

2017

Designation

Hermitage

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% très vieille Syrah

Regions

Poor, varied soils with a wide range of terroirs (Les Bessards, Les Greffieux, Le Méal, and Les Dionnières)

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Approximately 4-week fermentation with gentle pumping

Livestock Farming

Aged in French oak barrels, 20% of which are new

Alcohol content

14,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep ruby

Nose

Bursting with notes of black and blue berries (blackberries, blueberries), spices, and dried petals

Palate

Vibrant, precise, and concentrated, the palate reveals intense aromas of blackcurrant, cranberry, and a hint of licorice. Spices come to the fore on the finish. Mineral and smoky notes also emerge, blending beautifully with the subtle, harmonious tannins.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Drink before

2040

Guard

10 to 25 years

Food and Wine Pairings

Sublimera: quail stuffed with foie gras, duck breast with cherries, suckling lamb in a hay crust...

More information at Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2023 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

Caroline Frey diligently manages this long-standing estate in the valley. The changes she has implemented have never been more successful, both in the vineyard and in the winery. The red wines are clean, refined, and fresh with fruity aromas, while the whites are crisp and sophisticated. At the top of the range is the legendary Hermitage La-Chapelle, a masterful blend of Méal and Bessards, two of the hill’s most famous slopes.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2019 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Jaboulet’s 2017 Hermitage La Maison Bleue is a thoroughly captivating wine—full-bodied, rich, and generous without being overripe or lacking structure. Licorice, blackcurrant, and Asian five-spice powder burst from the glass in a complex whirlwind of aromas and flavors. Hailing from the easternmost part of the appellation, it offers immediate satisfaction and admirable quality at a fraction of the price of La Chapelle.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Estates rated 1*Star (Rising stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

Founded in 1834, Paul Jaboulet Aîné remained a family-owned business until 2006, when it was acquired by the financial firm Frey. In addition to its wine trading business—which has seen a significant reduction in volume—“PJA” owns the second-largest vineyard estate in Hermitage. Its 25 hectares (21 of red, 4 of white) are located in prime spots in Le Méal, Les Greffieux, Les Dionnières, Les Roucoules, and a few plots in Bessards at the far western edge of the hillside. Until the early 1990s, this institution produced some of the world’s most legendary Syrahs, including La Chapelle, a blend of aged Syrahs. Depending on the vintage, between 30,000 and 80,000 bottles of red La Chapelle are produced. Selection is based on the finesse of the tannins and the wine’s depth. The middle and lower sections of the Méal hillside form the heart of the cuvée. After one year of aging, with 15 to 20% new oak barrels, the less dense lots are set aside and used in La Petite Chapelle (now called Maison Bleue), which should be enjoyed within five to seven years.

Vinous

Wine rated 94/100

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

James Suckling

Wine rated 94/100

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated 94/100

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

Customer Rating

4.4/5

based on 9 reviews