Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Paul Jaboulet Aîné
AboutPaul Jaboulet Aîné
Paul Jaboulet Aîné was founded by Antoine Jaboulet in Tain-l’Hermitage in 1834 and grew through successive generations of the family. Caroline Frey assumed direction in 2006. A gravity-fed winery opened in 2010; organic certification followed in 2016, alongside a move toward biodynamic practice.
The house works across the northern Rhône, from Saint-Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage to Cornas and Hermitage, with Syrah providing the backbone of its red-wine range. Louis Florentin Jaboulet acquired the Saint-Christophe chapel above Hermitage in 1919.
Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2019 Hermitage La Chapelle
French
Black olive and smoked bacon give the first impression a dark, savoury tone, followed by crushed blackberry, graphite and violet. The palate is dense but not jammy, with concentrated fruit held by firm, fine-grained tannins. A clear mineral line keeps the power focused, and the finish is exceptionally long, elegant and floral. Decant well before serving with venison, braised beef or aged hard cheese.
Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2018 Saint-Joseph La Croix des Vignes
French Red
