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Jaboulet Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert 2020
Crozes-Hermitage AOC
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- 92-93pts, James Suckling, 2022
Jaboulet produces some of the finest wines of the northern Rhône, its flagship being Hermitage La Chapelle. They also own the fabulous Domaine de Thalabert, whose Crozes is often far better than other wineries' Hermitage. A fine 92-93 point red.
Jaboulet produces some of the finest wines of the northern Rhône, its flagship being Hermitage La Chapelle. They also own the fabulous Domaine de Thalabert, whose Crozes is often far better than other wineries' Hermitage. A fine 92-93 point red.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Full-bodied, opulent, plentiful chewy tannins to go the distance
Aroma
Big, rich, ripe dark fruit; herbal and smoky liquorice, spice
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
Founded in 1834, Paul Jaboulet Aîné today continues to have a top-flight reputation for its northern Rhône wines. It was owned by the family for nearly two centuries, until 2006, when real estate entrepreneur Jean-Jacques Frey bought it. He is serious about wine. Already involved in Champagne, he has since purchased Château La Lagune in Bordeaux and Burgundy's Corton André. Winemaking today is led by his eldest daughter, Caroline, who is converting Jaboulet's vineyards to biodynamic methods. Domaine de Thalabert is their superb 45-hectare estate in Crozes, the wines of which far excel their appellation. Indeed, the quality is closer now to that of Hermitage itself. Syrah from 40-60 year old vines, grown on stony soils, this is a very fine.
Critic, 92-93 points
