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:The Crozes Hermitage vineyard is the largest of all the northern Rhône Valley Appellations. It extends over 11 communes situated in the Drôme, on the left bank of the Rhône. The Domaine de Thalabert has belonged to the Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné since 1834. It is situated on the plain, and is the oldest in the Appellation.
Soil:This estate of around 40 ha is located on a pebbly plain that is glacial in origin. These small, round pebbles store heat during the day and release it at night, providing optimum maturity.
Grape Variety:Syrah.
Age of the vines:40 to 60 years.
Vinification:The grapes from the Thalabert estate are carefully sorted then meticulously vinified using traditional methods.
Ageing:Traditionally aged in wood for 12 months in our ancient "VINEUM” cellar.
Yield:25 to 30 hl/ha.
Tasting Notes
Colour:Deep ruby, limpid and bright.
Bouquet:Intense, complex and aromatic with a blend of red berries and animal notes.
Palate:Powerful and fine; noble tannins; full, well-balanced finish.
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Serving Temperature:16 to 18°.
Best enjoyed within: From 8 to 20 years.
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