Paul Jaboulet Aine, 'Les Jalets', Crozes-Hermitage Blanc

A crisp, vivacious and exquisitely balanced wine boasting fragrant notes of white flowers, ripe pears and gunflint minerality. Beautifully textured, with a long finish.

Producer Note

Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné was founded in 1834 and cultivates the iconic terroirs from the northern Rhône Valley across seven appellations. Family owned by the Frey family since 2006, talented winemaker Caroline Frey and her team implement heroic viticulture techniques on the unique, heritage landscapes. Following a long tradition in preserving and working the land, the Frey family are pioneers in biodiversity, with a nine hectare wildlife reserve and ecosystem preservation efforts. Since 2016, the vineyards have been certified AB organic and since 2021 the entire vineyard has been cultivated biodynamically and with a regenerative approach. The variety of soils and multitude of terroirs shape the distinctive character of their wines. Caroline is dedicated to crafting exceptional wines following a philosophy that when the grape varieties are in perfect harmony with the terroir, they reveal their finest expression. These are exquisite wines which beautifully reflect the nuances of their origins.

Vineyard

The Crozes-Hermitage 'Les Jalets' originates from terraced vineyards in Les Chassis, named after the pebbles deposited by alpine glaciers, reminiscent of Châteauneuf-du Pape. The vines are grown on low terraces of rolled pebbles from alluvial origin. These small, round pebbles store heat during the day and release it at night, providing optimum and regular maturity. The soil is mainly composed of clay and limestone. This historic terroir is certified organic, which reveals the exceptional character of these vines.

Winemaking

Fermentation took place with selected yeasts in a combination of cement eggs, French oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks. Traditional ageing took place; the wine spent eight months on the fine lees in the cement eggs, French oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks.

Tasting Note

A crisp, vivacious and exquisitely balanced wine boasting fragrant notes of white flowers, ripe pears and gunflint minerality. Beautifully textured with a long lasting finish.

Grape

Marsanne 70%, Roussanne 30%