"Jaboulet's Hermitage La Maison Bleue 2017 is a totally seductive cuvée, full-bodied, luscious and generous without being too ripe or unstructured. Licorice, blackcurrant and Asian five-spice powder burst from the glass in a complex swirl of fragrances and flavors. From the eastern end of the appellation, it offers instant gratification and admirable quality at a fraction of the price of La Chapelle." (Wine Advocate 2019). A legendary hillside and history have built the mythical reputation of this grand cru over the centuries.
Features
Estate
Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Cuvée
La Maison Bleue (ex cuvée Petite Chapelle)
Vintage
2017
Designation
Hermitage
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% très vieille Syrah
Terroirs
Poor, varied soils with a wide range of terroirs (les Bessards, les Greffieux, le Méal and les Dionnières).
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Vatting time of about 4 weeks with gentle extractions
Breeding
In French oak barrels, 20% of which are new
Alcohol content
14,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep ruby
Nose
Bursting with notes of black and blue berries (blackberry, blueberry), spices and dried petals.
Mouth
Sappy, precise and concentrated, with intense aromas of blackcurrant, cranberry and a touch of licorice. The spices become more pronounced on the finish. Mineral and smoky notes combine with subtle, harmonious tannins.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2040
Guard
10 to 25 years
Food and wine pairing
Sublimate quail stuffed with foie gras, duck breast with cherries, hay-crusted suckling lamb...
Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Hermitage
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
Caroline Frey diligently manages this valley institution. The changes she has undertaken have never been more fruitful, both in the vineyard and in the winery. The red wines are refined, refined and fresh in their fruit flavors, while the whites are fresh and sophisticated. At the top of the range, the mythical Hermitage La Chapelle, a skilful blend of Méal and Bessard, two of the hill's most famous slopes.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2019 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Jaboulet's Hermitage La Maison Bleue 2017 is a totally seductive cuvée, full-bodied, luscious and generous without being overripe or unstructured. Licorice, blackcurrant and Asian five-spice powder burst from the glass in a complex swirl of fragrances and flavors. From the eastern end of the appellation, it offers instant gratification and admirable quality at a fraction of the price of La Chapelle.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Estates rated 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Founded in 1834, Paul Jaboulet Aîné remained a family business until 2006, when it was bought out by the Frey finance company. Alongside its trading activity, which has significantly reduced its volumes, "PJA" owns the second largest vineyard estate in Hermitage. Its 25 ha (21 reds, four whites) have pride of place in Le Méal, Les Greffieux, Les Dionnières, Les Roucoules and a few Bessards at the far western end 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 and 80,000 bottles of La Chapelle red are produced. Selection is based on tannin finesse and depth. The middle and lower slopes of the Méal constitute the heart of the cuvée. After a year's ageing, with 15-20% new barrels, the less dense lots are discarded and enter La Petite Chapelle (now called Maison Bleue), to be drunk within five to seven years.
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated 94/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated 94/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated 94/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.3/5
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