Paul Jaboulet, Hermitage, La Maison Bleue 2016 KIT steeped in history

steeped in history

The complex and nicely red fruity nose offers up scents of cherries

Ripe and balanced grapes are harvested manually with drastic sorting during complicated vintages

This vineyard always shows the most silky

offering flavors of red raspberry

Paul Jaboulet, Hermitage, La Maison Bleue 2016 KIT steeped in history94 CellarTracker The nose is initially light, opening to reveal seductive black cherry and blueberries, sizzling bacon and peppery smoked meats, licorice, violets, cigar wrapper, smoky barbecue, sweet incense The palate continues on with confit blackberry, light spice and ground coffee. Pretty, powerful and ripe, with lovely purity and lifted freshness. A coating of finely milled, dusty tannins signals further development to come. In a great spot. 11