Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Côte Rôtie Les Jumelles 2021
"A perfect marriage between the two personalities of Côte Rôtie"
One of the oldest vineyards in France, developed by the Romans in the Middle Ages, it is said that the Lord of Maugiron divided his estate between his two daughters, one blonde and the other brunette, hence the names given to the wines Côte Brune and Côte Blonde. Delicate, with aromas of licorice and cherry, endowed with fine, silky tannins for a long and precise structure, this cuvée is the perfect marriage of two strong personalities from Côte Rôtie. Utterly refined. • Please note: limited quantities!
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Eye
Garnet red color
Nose
Expressive and complex, with aromas of ripe red fruit and peony.
Mouth
Delicious with aromas of raspberry and sweet spices, lovely tannic structure
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with Romans ravioli stuffed with foie gras and chanterelle mushrooms, saddle and rack of lamb roasted with baby vegetables, crispy red mullet with olives...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
Caroline Frey diligently manages this institution in the valley. The changes she has implemented have never been so successful, both in the vineyard and in the winery. The red wines are refined and elegant, with fresh fruit aromas, while the whites are fresh and sophisticated. At the top of the range is the legendary Hermitage La Chapelle, a skilful blend of Méal and Bessards, two of the most famous slopes on the hill.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Estate rated 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines, you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Founded in 1834, Paul Jaboulet Aîné remained a family-owned business until 2006, when it was acquired by the Frey financial company. In addition to its wine trading business, which has significantly reduced its volumes, "PJA" owns the second largest vineyard estate in Hermitage. Its 25 hectares (21 of red, four of white) are located in prime locations in Le Méal, Les Greffieux, Les Dionnières, Les Roucoules and a few Bessards in the far west 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 30,000 and 80,000 bottles of La Chapelle red are produced. The selection is based on the finesse of the tannins and the depth. The middle and lower parts of the Méal hillside form the heart of the cuvée. After a year of aging, with 15 to 20% new barrels, the less dense batches are set aside and go into La Petite Chapelle (now called Maison Bleue), to be drunk within five to seven years.
Vinous
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
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