"A rich, sophisticated Hermitage with delicate aromas of pepper and wild berries that draw you inexorably into this fine wine. The fine tannins support the ample body, which develops gently to reach a crescendo in the long, sumptuous finish." (James Suckling 2023)
Features
Estate
Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Cuvée
La Maison Bleue
Vintage
2021
Designation
Hermitage
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Syrah (vignes entre 40 et 60 ans)
Terroirs
Soils linked to the Rhône river terraces, composed of limestone on colluvium, on the easternmost terroirs of the hill where the soils are deeper.
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual with plot sorting into small crates
Winemaking
Traditional, with 100% de-stemming, 3 weeks of maceration and daily pumping-over.
Breeding
12 months in French oak barrels (15% new oak), malolactic fermentation
Alcohol content
13,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep ruby
Nose
Complex and delicate, with morello cherry aromas and subtle floral and sweet spice notes.
Mouth
Full-bodied attack supported by aromas of redcurrant and wild strawberry. Notes of ageing accompany the finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2041
Food and wine pairing
Sublimate a quail stuffed with foie gras, a duck breast with cherries, a suckling lamb in a hay crust...
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
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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 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 wine (guide 2023) 90/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
The elegant Hermitage La Maison Bleue 2021 enters the scene with aromas of bright red cherry, red plum, white pepper and cedar. Rose petal and violet add a floral note. Moderately concentrated yet elegant, it is delicately framed by ripe tannins and offers a lovely freshness on the finish.
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2023) 94/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
A rich, sophisticated Hermitage with delicate aromas of pepper and wild berries that draw you inexorably into this fine wine. The fine tannins support the full body, which develops gently to reach a crescendo in the long, sumptuous finish. Made from organically grown grapes. Drink now, but preferably from 2025.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated wine (guide 2024 ) 91/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
Hermitage La Maison Bleue 2021 comes from the eastern side of the hill (more limestone and loess soils). It has a vibrant, medium-bodied red fruit profile, as well as medium-bodied richness, supple, elegant tannins, and a seamless palate, with classic Hermitage nuances of leather, pepper and rose petal. I love its overall balance, and this is an Hermitage that will reach its peak with just 2-4 years of bottle age and evolve nicely over the following decade.
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