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Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Saint-Joseph La Croix des Vignes 2013
Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Saint-Joseph La Croix des Vignes 2013

Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Saint-Joseph La Croix des Vignes 2013

Saint-Joseph|Red wine

16,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

92/100

Vinous

91/100

Robert Parker

Syrah
expressive
delicate tannins

"Refined and delicate, this wine was already enjoyed at the tables of the kings of France."

“Bright violet. Vibrant, mineral-driven aromas of black and blue fruit jam, Indian spices, and olive, with a hint of licorice. The concentrated flavors of blackberry and candied cherry, candied violet, and peppery spices are remarkably clear, full-bodied, and powerful. Floral notes enliven the finish, which lingers with excellent persistence and just a hint of fine tannins.” (Vinous 2016)

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Estate

Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Vintage

La Croix des Vignes

Vintage

2013

Designation

Saint-Joseph

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Syrah

Regions

Granitic soil degraded into gore

Viticulture

In the process of converting to organic farming

Grape Harvest

Hand-picked and sorted by plot into small crates

Wine Production

Traditional method with 100% destemming, 3 weeks of maceration, gentle extraction

Livestock Farming

12 months in French oak barrels and demi-muids, 20% of which were new oak; malolactic fermentation

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

Ruby-red dress

Nose

A complex wine that reveals aromas of dark fruits complemented by delicate spicy and toasty notes.

Palate

A clean and smooth attack. The finish is carried by lovely, well-integrated notes from the aging process.

Serve

At 16–18°

Drink before

2033

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with thinly sliced duck breast with a wild blackberry sauce, veal tenderloin in a crust, or guinea fowl piccata with red peppers...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 16.5/20 (Benchmark wine)

Rated estate (2023 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the wine:

It offers great finesse and complexity, with a spicy character that fully reveals the vineyards’ granite-based terroir, and the grapes show better ripeness than those from the estate’s Cornas wines.

About the estate:

Caroline Frey diligently manages this long-standing estate in the valley. 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

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2015 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Another exceptional wine from this estate that stands out for its purity and elegance is the 2013 St. Joseph Domaine de Croix de Vignes, which comes from 1.5 hectares of vineyards located just outside Tournon and Mauves. Aged in 20% new French oak, it displays classic notes of black fruit, olive, licorice, smoky earth, and a distinct minerality. Medium-bodied, elegant, and well-balanced with fine tannins, it is already approachable in its youth but has a bright future ahead.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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, 4 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 used in La Petite Chapelle (now called Maison Bleue), which should be enjoyed within five to seven years.
Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2016 guide) 92/100

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Bright violet. Vibrant, mineral-driven aromas of black and blue fruit jam, Indian spices, and olive, with a hint of licorice. The concentrated flavors of blackberry and candied cherry, candied violet, and peppery spices are remarkably clear, full-bodied, and powerful. Floral notes enliven the finish, which lingers with excellent persistence and just a hint of fine tannins.
James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

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