Knockout nose combines blackcurrant
100 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Sourced from 34% The Third Twin
this is now hitting on all cylinders
2 very top shoulder
When our longtime partner Château Soucherie changed hands in the late 2000s
Paul Jaboulet, Hermitage, La Maison Bleue 2016 Tempranillo Knockout nose combines blackcurrant94 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