Paul Jaboulet Aîné
WHITE WINE
Our Crozes-Hermitage 'Les Jalets' originates from terraced vineyards in Les Chassis, named after the pebbles deposited by alpine glaciers, reminiscent of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Appellation:
Crozes-Hermitage
Grape varieties:
Marsanne/ Roussanne
Vines:
Planted from 1991 to 2021
Embracing organic viticulture, we unleash the exceptional character of these historic vines.
A vibrant, crisp white wine with a beautifully textured palate.
GEOLOGY
Low terraces of rolled pebbles from alluvial origin.
The soil is mainly composed of clay and limestone
VINIFICATION
Hand-picked at maturity, sorted by plot in small crates. The whole bunch grapes are pressed slightly, the must settles 2 days before being racked. Then the wine is fermented in concrete egg, French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks.
AGEING
Aged for 8 months in concrete egg, French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks on fine lee.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Ideal serving temperature is around 12 to 14°C.
FOOD PAIRING
Grilled fish, Wok vegetables, Risotto, Poultry
TASTING
A vivacious, exquisitely balanced wine boasting fragrant notes of white flowers, particularly acacia, and ripe pears.
