Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage Chevalier Sterimberg other_regions_australia leather and spice flavors prevail

leather and spice flavors prevail as this tightens up on the finish

The elegance continues onto the sleekly muscular middle weight flavors that also exude evident minerality on the moderately austere finale that offers both very fine depth and length

There is a nose of floral-based reduction which is what the French call “bourgeon de cassis”

with a backbone of acidity that lifts the wine up and makes it extremely long and persistent

Once again my projected range offers the benefit of the doubt that the dryness will eventually round out with some time in bottle

Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage Chevalier Sterimberg other_regions_australia leather and spice flavors prevailHas 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