Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Côte Rôtie Les Jumelles 2021
“A perfect marriage of the two distinct styles of Côte Rôtie”
One of France’s oldest vineyards, established by the Romans in the Middle Ages, it is said that the Lord of Maugiron divided his estate between his two daughters—one blonde, the other brunette—hence the names given to the wines: Côte Brune and Côte Blonde. Delicate, with aromas of licorice and cherry, featuring fine, silky tannins that create a long, precise structure, this cuvée is the perfect marriage of two strong personalities from Côte Rôtie. Pure refinement. • Please note: limited quantities!
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Eye
Garnet-red dress
Nose
Expressive and complex, with aromas of ripe red berries and peony
Palate
Delicious, with aromas of raspberry and mild spices, and a nice 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, roasted saddle and rack of lamb with baby vegetables, crispy red mullet with olives...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Caroline Frey diligently manages this valley institution. The changes she has implemented have never been more successful, both in the vineyard and in the winery. The red wines are clean, refined, and fresh with fruity aromas, while the whites are crisp and sophisticated. At the top of the range is the legendary Hermitage La-Chapelle, a masterful blend of Méal and Bessards, two of the hill’s most famous slopes.
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
Estates rated 1*Star (Rising stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste 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 financial firm Frey. 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) occupy prime locations in Le Méal, Les Greffieux, Les Dionnières, Les Roucoules, and a few plots in Bessards at the far western edge 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. Selection is based on the finesse of the tannins and depth. The middle and lower sections of the Méal hillside form the heart of the cuvée. After one year of aging, with 15 to 20% new oak, the less dense lots are set aside and become part of La Petite Chapelle (now called Maison Bleue), to be enjoyed within five to seven years.
Vinous
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
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Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
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