Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Saint-Joseph Le Grand Pompée rouge 2023
15/20
Jancis Robinson
“Well-structured and perfectly balanced”
“Open and slightly herbaceous. Red fruit notes as well. Lighter fruit on the mid-palate. A slightly dusty and chalky finish. Almost ready to drink.” (Jancis Robinson 2024)
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Eye
A garnet-red color with brilliant highlights
Nose
The nose is initially quite subtle but opens up with aeration, revealing notes of red berries (redcurrant, raspberry) as well as spicy and peppery notes
Palate
On the palate, the tannins are refined, and the wine is well-balanced with spicy aromas and subtle mineral notes
Serve
At 16–18°
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Serve with thinly sliced duck breast with a wild blackberry sauce, veal tenderloin en croûte, or guinea fowl piccata with red peppers...
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.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 15/20
About the wine:
Open and slightly herbaceous. Notes of red fruit as well. Lighter fruit flavors on the mid-palate. A slightly dusty and chalky finish. Almost ready to drink.
Vinous
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
(2022 vintage)
4.2/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. LUDOVIC B. Published on August 20, 2025
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Review by Mr. JEAN D. Posted on June 11, 2025
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE G. Published on January 4, 2025
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