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AI ResearchedThe Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes-Hermitage 'Les Jalets' 2022 is a 100% organically farmed Syrah from the stony glacial terraces of Les Chassis in the Crozes-Hermitage appellation, Northern Rhône. It is notable for its approachable yet expressive style, showing intense dark fruit, baking spices, and a long spicy finish, made from 25-year-old vines hand-harvested and vinified with traditional three-week maceration. The 2022 vintage is described by the producer as a 'charming elixir' showcasing rich, concentrated flavors at an accessible price point.
Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Founded in 1834 in Tain l'Hermitage, Paul Jaboulet Aîné is a historic Northern Rhône house now managed by Caroline Frey since the Frey family's acquisition in 2006, with the estate certified fully organic since 2016.
Blend
100% Syrah
Tasting Profile
Dark purple in the glass with intense aromas of blackberry, cherry, smoky meat, baking spices, and crushed rose petals; rich and full-bodied on the palate with supple tannins and a long, spicy finish.
Region
Crozes-Hermitage is the largest appellation in the Northern Rhône, producing around 7.5 million liters annually — more than the other seven northern Rhône appellations combined — with approximately 90% of production being Syrah-based red wines. The appellation surrounds the famed Hermitage hill and spans diverse terroirs from granitic slopes in the north to stony alluvial plains in the south.
Price Context
Approximately $33 USD per 750ml bottle (average retail, ex-tax) for the Les Jalets cuvée.
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