Country: France

Region: Northern Rhône

Vintage: 2017

Cépage: Syrah (100%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 95 (RP); 94 (JD); 94 (JS)

" Jaboulet's 2017 Hermitage La Maison Bleue is flat-out sexy stuff, full-bodied, plush and generous without being overripe or unstructured. Licorice, cassis and Asian five-spice powder burst from the glass in a complex whirl of scents and flavors. Sourced from the eastern end of the appellation, it offers immediate gratification and admirable quality at a fraction of the price of the La Chapelle."

Joe Czerwinski (RP) - 12/19