Paul Jaboulet Aîné
RED WINE
This estate derives its name from the cross planted at the top of the vineyard, overlooking the plots of Saint-Joseph. Fine and delicate, this wine was already being sold in the 16th century and was appreciated at the table of the French kings. Between 1956 and 1969, the vineyards were consolidated and granted AOC of Saint-Joseph.
Appellation:
Saint-Joseph
Grape varieties:
100% Syrah
Vines:
Planted in 1998
Hand-picked, sorted by plot in small 12kg crates.
Optical and/or manual sorting
Traditional vinification – 100% destemming.
3 weeks maceration and daily pumping over.
Malolactic fermentation.
Aged 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels and/or demi-muids and/or truncated cone vats and/or concrete eggs (percentage of new wood varies with vintage).
Our winemakers recommends storing bottles in the dark, at temperature between 12-15°c and with a humidity level of over 70%.
Ideal serving temperature is around 16 to 18°C.
