Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Crozes Hermitage Mule Noire
Shiraz/Syrah from Rhône, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
Paul Jaboulet Aîné
In 1834, when Antoine Jaboulet set up his business in Tain l’Hermitage with the aim of producing great wines, he saw his future profession as cultivating the vineyards and maintaining the quality of the land. It was with this mindset that he quickly acquired his first vineyards on the Hermitage slopes and the Crozes Hermitage plains. In 2006, the Freys (owners of Chateau La Lagune in Bordeaux) took over Paul Jaboulet Aine, where winemaker Caroline now works with her teams in a single-minded quest for perfection; combining cutting-edge winemaking with the scrupulous care given to vines grown in exceptional terroirs. They have since also acquired vineyards in the appellations of Cote Rotie, Condrieu and Crozes Hermitage. All estates are now certified organic and the team broadly follow bio-dynamic principles. Jaboulet’s most celebrated wine is its famed Hermitage La Chapelle, named after the chapel that overlooks this most celebrated of vineyards. Jaboulet have owned the chapel since the end of the First World War – it’s an icon of this part of the Rhone Valley and marks where the best vines are grown.
Description
Beautiful ruby color with shades or purple. The nose opens up with notes of small red fruits, redcurrant, and floral notes of violet with a touch of licorice. The wine is generous and gourmand on the palate. We find notes of red fruit with a nice freshness and a finish full of finesse.
Food Pairing
This wine pairs well with beef, lamb, poultry, and game meats such as deer or venison, enhancing the flavors of these dishes.
