Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné was established in 1834 when Antoine Jaboulet set up his business in Tain l’Hermitage with the aim of producing great wines. He saw his future profession as limited to cultivating the vineyards and maintaining the quality of the land. It was with this mindset that he quickly acquired his first vineyards on the Hermitage slopes and the Crozes Hermitage plains. The six generations who followed him, including sons Paul and Henry and later, the celebrated Gerard, adopted an identical approach.
The jewel in the Jaboulet collection has always been the legendary ‘La Chapelle’ Hermitage, a great red wine made purely from Syrah, which owes its name to the famous little Sainte Christophe chapel which overlooks the Hermitage vineyards. ‘La Chapelle’ which has been solely owned by Paul Jaboulet Aîné since 1919 is made by blending grapes from the best terroirs in the appellation (Meal, les Bessards, les Rocoules, etc.). The 1961 ‘La Chapelle’ was ranked amongst the 12 greatest wines of the 20th century by the Wine Spectator.
‘For almost two centuries, the wines of Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné have endured high esteem amongst wine lovers. This is a testament to our belief in constantly striving to achieve excellence in all our wines and in each vintage. We aim for optimum oenological rigour and vineyard management while respecting the environment. As a vigneron, I am proud of our past and eager to embrace the future, and I invite you to discover the continued excellence of Paul Jaboulet Aîné.’
DESCRIPTION
History: Our Crozes Hermitage "Les Jalets” comes from 6 ha of vineyard, located at "Les Jalets”, with additional purchased grapes. Its name comes from the word "jalets” which is the Old French word for the pebbles left by alpine glaciers, as can be found at Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Soil: 6 ha on a stony plain of glacial origin.
Grape Variety: Syrah.
Age of the vines: 25 years.
Vinification: Destemmed, crushed and thermo-regulated alcoholic fermentation; vatting over 3 weeks.
Ageing: In vat and in the bottle.
Yield: 40-45 hl/ha.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Attractive bright ruby colour, with a violet hue.
Bouquet: Aromas of tart red berries, with a spicy final note.
Palate: Smooth, rich attack, finishing with liquorice notes.
Matching Food and Wine:
Saucisson brioché
Bavette with shallots
Entrecôte au poivre vert
Serving Temperature:16° to 18°.
Best enjoyed within: From 1 to 5 years.
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