Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Crozes Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert 2021
Rhône
Red
Sold individually
Drink or Keep
93/100
James Suckling
-
90/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"Voluptuous, a perfect alliance of richness and balance".
"Lots of black and green pepper on the nose, along with hints of blackberry. Impressive concentration and supple, full tannins give it considerable power on the long, velvety, earthy finish. Excellent ageing potential, which is rare in this vintage". (James Suckling 2023)
Features
Estate
Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Cuvée
Domaine de Thalabert
Vintage
2021
Designation
Crozes Hermitage
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Syrah
Terroirs
Low terraces of the Rhône, stony (small rolled pebbles) and of glacial origin
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Careful selection of grapes, traditional vinification, 100% destemming, 3-week maceration with delicate extraction of tannins by daily pumping over.
Breeding
12 months in French oak barrels (20% new wood)
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright ruby red
Nose
Expressive, marked by aromas of red fruit, with some spicy and floral notes.
Mouth
Fresh and continuous, with supple tannins that carry through to the finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2041
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with roast quail with chestnuts, rib of beef with shallot confit, rack of veal with chanterelle mushrooms...
Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Crozes Hermitage
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
Wine rated (guide 2023) 93/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
Lots of black and green pepper on the nose, along with hints of blackberry. Impressive concentration and supple, full-bodied tannins give it considerable power on the long, velvety, earthy finish. Excellent ageing potential, which is rare in this vintage. Made from organically grown grapes. For drinking or cellaring.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (guide 2024) 90/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
The Crozes-Hermitage Domaine De Thalabert 2021 is pretty and elegant, with medium-bodied aromas and flavors of ripe black cherry, truffled earth and peppery herbs. It's well-balanced, with juicy, integrated acidity and remarkable length. An undeniable success for the vintage.
Customer reviews
Buy your Paul Jaboulet Aîné wines at the best price on private sale!
Free on your 1st order*.
An expert selection
The best wines and champagnes rated by the greatest guides (Hachette, Gault Millau, La Revue du Vin de France, Bettane & Desseauve, Parker, Concours, ...).
Direct from the estates
For impeccable preservation, all the bottles of wine for sale on our site are still in the cellar of the winery or its merchant at the time of your purchase.
Wines at the best price
You always get the best price on the wines you buy on 1jour1vin , and if you find your wine cheaper on another site, we'll refund the difference.
Best prices
Secure payment
Careful delivery
Customer service
1jour1vin - 2024