Paul Jaboulet Aîné
RED WINE
Benefiting from the genuine expertise of Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné — in grape selection, blending, vinification, and ageing — this cuvée is crafted from Syrah grapes grown in the south of France, bringing together parcels from the Rhône Valley. This vast Mediterranean region offers an incredible diversity of terroirs and grape varieties.
Appellation:
Vin de France
Grape varieties:
100% Syrah
The spirit of Syrah at the heart of the Rhône Valley.
GEOLOGY
From clay-limestone soils, this terroir benefits from generous sunshine and cool nights, ideal for grape ripening.
This gives the wine great aromatic complexity and beautiful balance.
VINIFICATION
Traditional winemaking with a maceration period of about three weeks.
AGEING
Aged in stainless steel tanks for 6 months.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
The ideal serving temperature is between 16 and 18 °C.
FOOD PAIRING
Perfect with grilled meats, roasted poultry, or Mediterranean dishes.
TASTING
Brilliant ruby-red color.
The nose is expressive, marked by aromas of ripe red fruits, accompanied by spicy and floral notes.
The palate is supple and generous, dominated by flavors of black cherries.
An exceptionally mild and dry winter was followed by a spring marked by abundant rainfall, helping to replenish water reserves.
Budburst occurred very early due to high temperatures, then slowed during a cool and humid May, ultimately bringing flowering in line with that of the previous year.
A mix of warmth and humidity, with the onset of veraison at the beginning of August.
Despite a high risk of mildew in the spring, the vines developed without water stress.
The summer heat allowed for a rapid and even ripening of the grapes.
