Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Côtes du Rhône Secret de famille blanc 2020
A blend of White Grenache, Marsanne, Viognier, and Bourgogne, this Côtes du Rhône has a lovely fullness. The wine expresses itself with a beautiful structure, notes of wild peach and acacia blossoms, and finishes with a long, lingering aftertaste. The perfect wine to share during a family meal!
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Eye
Pale yellow color with green highlights
Nose
Complex, with floral notes (linden, acacia, white flowers), candied citrus (lemon, mandarin), and white fruit (vine peach)
Palate
A crisp attack, well-balanced, fresh and expressive, with acidity that gives the wine a long finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
Serve with shrimp bisque, curried mussel fricassee, or herb-crusted haddock fillet...
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 (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing high-quality wines—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 barrels, 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 estate (2022 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
3.8/5
based on 6 reviews
Review by Ms. NABILA E. Posted on March 13, 2023
really good
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Review by Mr. JAMES C. Posted on 02/17/2024
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