Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Crozes Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert 2021
93/100
James Suckling
90/100
Jeb Dunnuck
“Rich and full-bodied, a perfect blend of depth and balance”
“Plenty of black and green pepper on the nose, along with notes of blackberry. Impressive concentration and supple, well-integrated tannins give it considerable power on the long, velvety, earthy finish. Excellent aging potential, which is rare for this vintage.” (James Suckling 2023)
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Eye
Bright ruby red color
Nose
Expressive, with aromas of red berries and hints of spice and flowers
Palate
Fresh and smooth, with supple tannins that carry through to the finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2041
Food and wine pairings
Serve with roasted quail with chestnuts, a rib of beef with caramelized shallots, or a rack of veal with chanterelle mushrooms...
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
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
The nose is full of black and green pepper, along with notes of blackberry. Impressive concentration and supple, well-integrated tannins give it considerable power on the long, velvety, earthy finish. Excellent aging potential, which is rare for this vintage. Made from organically grown grapes. Enjoy now or lay it down.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
The 2021 Crozes-Hermitage Domaine De Thalabert is lovely and elegant, with medium-bodied aromas and flavors of ripe black cherry, truffle-infused earth, and peppery herbs. It is well-balanced, with juicy, integrated acidity and remarkable length. It is an undeniable success for the vintage.
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