Description

Grab this while you can a mature vintage of Jaboulets premium Crozes Hermitage.

With a nose of graphite and bacon rind and a long palate of dark berries, spices and black pepper. The palate has rounded beautifully and is drinking perfectly but will keep well too.

Domaine de Thalabert has been the property of Paul Jaboulet Aîné since 1834, is the oldest vineyard in the appellation. Their deeply rooted, old vines were planted between 1934 to 1975 and yield between 30 to 35hl/ha. Situated on the low terraces of the Rhône. The soils are of stony and of glacial origin and comprise small, rounded pebbles which store heat during the day and release it at night. The interactions of living organisms are beneficial to the health of the vineyard. Therefore, in the heart of the Thalabert vineyard, a seven hectare wildlife reservoir has been established. It is the first LPO biodiversity refuge in the Drôme.

Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné was founded in 1834 and cultivates the iconic terroirs from the northern Rhône Valley across seven appellations. Family owned by the Frey family since 2006, talented winemaker Caroline Frey and her team implement heroic viticulture techniques on the unique, heritage landscapes. Following a long tradition in preserving and working the land, the Frey family are pioneers in biodiversity, with a nine hectare wildlife reserve and ecosystem preservation efforts. Since 2016, the vineyards have been certified AB organic and since 2021 the entire vineyard has been cultivated biodynamically and with a regenerative approach. The variety of soils and multitude of terroirs shape the distinctive character of their wines. Caroline is dedicated to crafting exceptional wines following a philosophy that when the grape varieties are in perfect harmony with the terroir, they reveal their finest expression. These are exquisite wines which beautifully reflect the nuances of their origins.