Paul Jaboulet, Hermitage, La Maison Bleue 2016 Sherry a subtly bretty hint of

a subtly bretty hint of farmhouse funk and a touch of meat stew with a great deal of bayleaf

7% natural alcohol

Based largely on the T6 Cabernet Sauvignon from To Kolan

making it the lightest of the three Tempier single-vineyard cuvées

I have drunk a lot of this vintage of Pichon over the years and it remains one of my absolute favorite Médocs from this lovely year

Paul Jaboulet, Hermitage, La Maison Bleue 2016 Sherry a subtly bretty hint of94 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