Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage Chevalier Sterimberg

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage Chevalier SterimbergHas a mix of candied citrus peel, floral, lanolin and fig flavors, with a nicely firm finish. Long and tight, with the citrus and floral notes holding the fruit at bay for now. Needs time to unwind. Best from 2008 through 2013. 25 cases imported. JM

(89-91)/2019+

This has begun to show the barest hints of secondary aromas combined with reserved but nicely complex fruit and full-bodied

mineral laden and sneaky long finish

While the medium weight flavors do not have the same size and power of the Clos des Chênes

Medium garnet colored

as it can be unforgiving upon release

There is ample structure here as well though it’s largely buffered by all of the mid-palate extract and I particularly like the depth

The supporting tannins are firm but clearly phenolically mature and this should repay 12 to 15 years of aging

iodine and violet scents that blossom in the glass

Shows excellent power and spicy thrust on an impressively long

because their very old vineyards are located in the village of Corullon

the Paleo Rosso is plump