Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Tain-l'Hermitage, Northern Rhône

Represented by Jean-Baptiste Mouton

Grand Tasting Wines:
Domaine de Saint Pierre, Cornas Rouge 2019

Hermitage Rouge “La Maison Bleue” 2019

Hermitage Rouge “La Chapelle” 2019

Domaine de Thalabert, Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2009

Paul Jaboulet Aîné is one of the most recognized names in wine, in the Rhône valley and in the world. Their legendary cuvée “La Chapelle” was named after the small hermit's Chapel built in 1235 on the Hermitage hill, La Chapelle is often considered equal in complexity and age-worthiness to the Bordeaux First Growths. Founded in 1834 by Antoine Jaboulet (Paul was one of his sons), it was Paul’s son, Louis, and grandson, Gérard, who can be heralded among the great ambassadors for both the region and the négociant.

 A few turn happened in 2005 when the Frey family purchased the house. Jacques and Nicolas Frey are involved in the day-to-day running of the Maison Jaboulet, while Caroline Frey has been at the helm of the winemaking team since 2006. She immediately set to work converting the estate to sustainable farming. They were certified organic in 2016, and also farm biodynamically.

 Their ’20s have all the hallmarks of the vintage, showing power and concentration, alongside freshness and restraint. There is an elegance and purity to the wines that defines Caroline’s continued emphasis on terroir and fruit quality.