Hermitage La Maison Bleue Paul Jaboulet Ainé 2017
14.5%
1.5L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Hermitage La Maison Bleue Paul Jaboulet Ainé 2017
About the Producer Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Antoine Jaboulet set up his winemaking business Tain-l’Hermitage in 1834. He was succeeded by his sons, Paul and Henri, who in turn passed the baton to Paul’s son Louis. Next came Louis’s son Gérard and then, in 1997, Gérard’s cousin, Michel Jaboulet. He ran the domain until 2006 when it was bought by the Frey Group, which also owns vineyards in Champagne and Bordeaux (Château la Lagune). The heritage is nothing short of exceptional: 125 hectares of vines, including 25 gracing the slopes of the famous Hermitage Hill, the second-largest vineyard on this prestigious terrain. Several other remarkable appellations complete the selection: Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, Cornas, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu. Today, with oenologist Caroline Frey at the helm, this already well-established estate, is confidently regaining its outstanding status.
In 2013, Maison Jaboulet officially converted its vineyards to organic practices. By 2015, the domain received “High Environmental Value” certification. Accreditations aside, the domain’s ambition to elevate the unique characteristics of the diverse Rhône terroirs remains unchanged. It achieves this goal by preserving the quality of the fruit, through meticulous vinification, and attentive ageing.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 magnum
Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 Marginally marked labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: specialised storage
Recoverable VAT: no
Wooden case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 14.5 %
Region: Rhone Valley
Appellation: Hermitage
Owner: Paul Jaboulet Ainé
Vintage: 2017
Colour: red
Peak drinking window: drink from 2032 to 2037
Service temperature: 12°
Intensity: smooth
Leading aroma: red fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine
