Paul Jaboulet Aîné
RED WINE
Benefiting from the true expertise of Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné — in the selection of grapes, blending, winemaking, and aging — this cuvée is made from Syrah grapes grown in the south of France, combining parcels from the Rhône Valley. This great Mediterranean region offers an incredible diversity of terroirs and grape varieties.
Appellation:
Crozes-Hermitage
Grape varieties:
100% Syrah
This Syrah is the perfect illustration: southern in character yet fresh, dense yet fruity.
The Spirit of Syrah in the Heart of the Rhône Valley
GEOLOGY
From clay-limestone soils, this terroir benefits from abundant sunshine and cool nights, ideal for grape ripening.
This provides a source of complexity in the development of aromas and the wine’s balance.
VINIFICATION
Traditional winemaking with a maceration period of around three weeks.
AGEING
Aged in stainless steel vats for 6 months.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Ideal serving temperature is around 16 to 18°C.
FOOD PAIRING
Perfect with grilled meats, roasted poultry or Mediterranean dishes.
TASTING
Bright ruby-red colour.
The nose is expressive, marked by aromas of ripe red fruits along with spicy and floral notes.
The palate is smooth and generous, dominated by flavours of black cherries.
An exceptionally mild and dry winter was followed by a spring marked by abundant rainfall, helping to replenish water reserves.
Budbreak occurred very early due to high temperatures, then slowed down during a cool and wet May, ultimately aligning flowering with that of the previous year.
A mix of warmth and humidity, with the onset of veraison in early August.
Despite a high risk of mildew in spring, the vines developed without water stress.
The summer heat allowed for rapid and even ripening of the grapes.
