Paul Jaboulet Aine Crozes Hermitage les Jalets 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Paul Jaboulet Aine
Label Name:
 
Crozes Hermitage les Jalets
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Syrah
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 91; Decanter 91 (Julie Sheppard) — drinking window noted 2025–2029

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Syrah with black cherry and blackberry, black pepper and licorice spice, subtle smoked/dried-meat notes, silky refined tannins and a fresh, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, charcuterie, aged cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ, Sichuan-style beef, char siu, yakitori and mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, organic viticulture; 3-week maceration with daily pump-overs; fermented in stainless vats; aged ~12 months in truncated-cone vats, French oak and stainless steel.

Vineyard Info
Paul Jaboulet Aîné (est. 1834) is a leading Northern Rhône house based in Tain-l'Hermitage; Les Jalets comes from stony 'Les Chassis' terraces and is produced under organic/sustainable practices.