Hermitage La Maison Bleue 2020

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Hermitage La Maison Bleue
2020

  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
  • Vegan

$101.50

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.10
Product code
15043530
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$88.10
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Rhône Valley
Subregion
Northern Rhone
Appellation
Hermitage
Varietal(s)
Syrah
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Cork
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About this winery

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Product notes

Colline de l'Hermitage, one of the most beautiful vineyards in the world, this small stone house with blue shutters was once a haven of peace for our winegrowers. Made on the most eastern terroirs of the hill where the soils are deeper, less stony and less steep. Syrah vines 40 to 60 years old

Production notes

Manual harvest with sorting on the plot, in small crates. Vatting for about 4 weeks with gentle extraction. Aging in French oak barrels, 20% of which is new wood.

Tasting notes

Deep purple in color, aromas of cherry, liquorice, surf violet with spicy notes, incense and minerality with a smoky side. Succulent and penetrating on the palate, the wine is lively, full-bodied and supple at the same time with a round texture. Pairings with guinea fowl, duck and veal rib.

Press reviews

Wine Advocate

92-94

Joe Czerwinski, (Vintage 2020)

Mostly sourced from les Murets, the 2020 Hermitage La Maison Bleue is a solid effort, with appealing notes of blackberries, raspberries and espresso on the nose. It's full-bodied and rich, yet streamlined and focused, with savory tones of black olives appearing on the softly dusty finish. It should drink well young, yet age well for more than a decade.

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James Suckling

94-95

James Suckling, April 2022 (Vintage 2020)

Although this youthful Hermitage features extremely ripe blueberry and blackberry aromas, plus the imposing depth you expect for this famous appellation, it is remarkably open for a red wine with this kind of stature, and it already flows gracefully over the palate. Although there are plenty of tannins, they are very fine and even at the finish, with a restrained feel. From 40 to 60-year-old syrah vines. From biodynamically grown grapes.

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