Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Crozes Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert 2021
93/100
James Suckling
90/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"Voluptuous, a perfect blend of richness and balance"
"Lots of black and green pepper on the nose, along with notes of blackberry. Impressive concentration and supple, full-bodied tannins give it considerable power on the long, velvety, earthy finish. Excellent aging potential, which is rare in this vintage." (James Suckling 2023)
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Eye
Bright ruby red color
Nose
Expressive, marked by aromas of red fruit, with some spicy and floral notes.
Mouth
Fresh and persistent with supple tannins that carry through to the finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2041
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with roast quail with chestnuts, rib of beef with caramelized shallots, rack of veal with chanterelle mushrooms...
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
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Lots of black and green pepper on the nose, along with notes of blackberry. Impressive concentration and supple, full-bodied tannins give it considerable power on the long, velvety, earthy finish. Excellent aging potential, which is rare in this vintage. Made from organically grown grapes. Enjoy now or hold.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
The Crozes-Hermitage Domaine De Thalabert 2021 is lovely and elegant, with medium-bodied aromas and flavors of ripe black cherry, truffled earth, and peppery herbs. It is well-balanced, with juicy, integrated acidity and remarkable length. It is an undeniable success in the vintage.
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