Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Crozes Hermitage Domaine de Roure 2015
95/100
Vinous
94+/100
Jeb Dunnuck
94/100
Robert Parker
"A mini-Hermitage—in a word: epic"
“An opaque ruby color. A complex bouquet with a bold fragrance, featuring aromas of Boysenberry, cherry liqueur, licorice, and smoky minerality that unfold when exposed to air. The palate is marked by soft, dense aromas of black and blue fruits, spice cake, and candied violets, with flavors that are surprisingly graceful thanks to a juicy acidity. Velvety tannins create a broad, smoky finish that blends with a superb floral length.” (Vinous 2018)
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Eye
Opaque ruby color
Nose
A complex bouquet with a bold fragrance, featuring aromas of Boysenberry, cherry liqueur, licorice, and smoky minerality that open up when exposed to air.
Palate
Characterized by soft, dense aromas of black and blue fruits, spice cake, and candied violets, with surprisingly graceful flavors thanks to its juicy acidity. The velvety tannins create a broad, smoky finish that blends with a superb floral aftertaste.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2035
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it 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
Wine rated (2017 guide) 94/100 (A wonderful wine)
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 high-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 seen a significant reduction in volume, “PJA” owns the second-largest vineyard estate in Hermitage. Its 25 hectares (21 of red, four of white) are located in prime spots 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 red La Chapelle are produced. Selection is based on the finesse of the tannins and the wine’s 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 blended into La Petite Chapelle (now called Maison Bleue), which should be enjoyed within five to seven years.
Vinous
Wine rated (2018 guide) 95/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Opaque ruby color. A complex bouquet with a bold fragrance, featuring aromas of Boysenberry, cherry liqueur, licorice, and smoky minerality that unfold with exposure to air. The palate is marked by soft, dense black and blue fruit aromas, along with notes of spice cake and candied violets, with flavors that are surprisingly graceful thanks to a juicy acidity. Velvety tannins create a broad, smoky finish that blends with a superb floral aftertaste.
James Suckling
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2018 guide) 94+/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
I loved the 2015 Crozes-Hermitage Domaine De Roure, which has a firm, structured, yet impressive style. Black raspberries, graphite, burnt earth, and plenty of minerality emerge from the glass. It features well-integrated tannins and a concentrated, full-bodied, and structured palate.