Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Côte Rôtie Les Jumelles 2021
Rhône
Red
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"A perfect marriage between the two personalities of Côte Rôtie.
One of France's oldest vineyards, developed by the Romans in the Middle Ages, it is said that the Seigneur de Maugiron divided his property between his two daughters, one blonde, the other brunette, hence the names given to the Côte Brune and Côte Blonde wines. Delicate, with licorice and cherry aromas, fine, silky tannins and a long, precise structure, this cuvée is the perfect marriage of two strong Côte Rôtie personalities. All in refinement. - Limited quantities available!
Features
Estate
Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Cuvée
Les Jumelles
Vintage
2021
Designation
Côte-Rôtie
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Syrah
Terroirs
On very steep granite terraces, covered with a layer of silico-limestone in Côte Blonde, clay and iron oxide in Côte Brune.
Viticulture
In organic conversion
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Destemming, crushing and control of alcoholic fermentation and temperature, vatting for 3 to 4 weeks.
Breeding
12 months in oak barrels, including 20% new oak
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Garnet-red colour
Nose
Expressive and complex, with aromas of ripe red fruit and peony.
Mouth
Tasty, with raspberry and sweet spice aromas and a lovely tannic structure.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with ravioles de Romans with foie gras and chanterelle mushrooms, saddle and rack of lamb roasted with baby vegetables, crispy red mullet with olives...
Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Côte-Rôtie
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
Caroline Frey diligently manages this valley institution. The changes she has undertaken have never been more fruitful, both in the vineyard and in the winery. The red wines are refined, refined and fresh in their fruit flavors, while the whites are fresh and sophisticated. At the top of the range, the mythical Hermitage La Chapelle, a skilful blend of Méal and Bessard, two of the hill's most famous slopes.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Estates rated 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Founded in 1834, Paul Jaboulet Aîné remained a family business until 2006, when it was bought out by the Frey finance company. Alongside its trading activity, which has significantly reduced volumes, "PJA" owns the second largest vineyard estate in Hermitage. Its 25 ha (21 reds, four whites) have pride of place in Le Méal, Les Greffieux, Les Dionnières, Les Roucoules and a few Bessards at the far western end of the hillside. Until the early 1990s, this institution produced some of the world's most legendary Syrahs, including La Chapelle, a blend of aged Syrahs. Depending on the vintage, between 30 and 80,000 bottles of La Chapelle red are produced. Selection is based on tannin finesse and depth. The middle and lower slopes of the Méal constitute the heart of the cuvée. After a year's ageing, with 15-20% new barrels, the less dense lots are discarded and enter La Petite Chapelle (now called Maison Bleue), to be drunk within five to seven years.
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Customer reviews
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