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Silky tannins wrap around dense, slow-moving fruit, while savoury undertones of tapenade, roasted herbs and charred earth add gravitas. The 2009 vintage brings generosity and warmth, but La Chapelle’s signature structure keeps everything poised, long and resonant. The finish hums with dark fruit, iron-rich minerality and a lingering echo of spice, a reminder that this is one of the great names of the Rhône, built to unfold for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1541\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1233\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e the evening calls for something majestic, contemplative, and quietly unforgettable.\u003cbr data-end=\"1320\" data-start=\"1317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1335\" data-start=\"1320\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow-roasted lamb, venison, truffle dishes, or fire-charred aubergine.\u003cbr data-end=\"1409\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1442\" data-start=\"1409\"\u003eIf this wine were a landmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e a cathedral carved into the hillside, timeless, commanding, and full of stories still to be told.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2079\" data-start=\"1543\"\u003ePaul Jaboulet Aîné is one of the Rhône Valley’s defining houses, founded in 1834 and guardian of the legendary Hermitage hill. Under the stewardship of the Frey family, the estate has returned to its former glory, farming organically and biodynamically with meticulous precision. La Chapelle, sourced from mythical lieux-dits such as Le Méal, Les Bessards and Les Greffieux, is their crown jewel, a wine capable of breathtaking longevity. 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The 2015 Domaine de Roure opens with a plume of \u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eblackberry, damson and crème de cassis\u003c\/strong\u003e, wrapped in aromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eviolet, cracked pepper, smoked herbs and warm granite\u003c\/strong\u003e from its ancient terraced slopes in Gervans. On the palate it’s wonderfully layered: \u003cstrong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"506\"\u003einky black fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e meets \u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"558\"\u003egraphite, olive tapenade and subtle spice\u003c\/strong\u003e, all carried by a structure that is both firm and elegantly sculpted. The tannins are polished yet powerful, the acidity fresh and coiled, and the finish long, savoury and quietly profound. A standout Northern Rhône Syrah from a legendary vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eFor when\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a Syrah that speaks in deep, resonant tones.\u003cbr data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"891\"\u003ePairs with\u003c\/strong\u003e slow-cooked lamb shoulder, charred aubergine, or anything involving black pepper and fire.\u003cbr data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1006\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIf this wine were\u003c\/strong\u003e a texture, it’d be velvet laid over stone, smooth on the surface, powerful beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003ePaul Jaboulet Aîné’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eDomaine de Roure\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the jewels of Crozes-Hermitage, a tiny, steep, granite-rich vineyard in the northernmost, most serious sector of the appellation. The old-vine Syrah here produces wines of remarkable concentration and mineral drive, often outperforming wines from more prestigious neighbours. Under Caroline Frey’s meticulous stewardship, Roure has become one of the Northern Rhône’s benchmark expressions of terroir, combining purity, precision and age-worthy structure. The 2015 vintage, one of the Rhône’s finest in decades, delivered Syrah of exceptional ripeness and balance, making this a standout bottling with long, glorious life ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55017508340097,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2015CrozesHermitage_DomainedeRoure_PaulJabouletAine_6f932f8a-cad7-45d1-80e9-b83aa7cbea5d.png?v=1770049416"},{"product_id":"2023-crozes-hermitage-les-falots-paul-jaboulet-aine","title":"2023 Crozes Hermitage Les Jalets, Paul Jaboulet Aine","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"569\"\u003ePure, poised and unmistakably Northern Rhône, Les Jalets opens with vibrant aromas of blackberry, blueberry and black cherry, layered with cracked black pepper, violet and a subtle savoury note. The palate is medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, combining fresh dark fruit with fine-grained tannins and a cool, stony minerality that brings lift and precision. There is energy and restraint here rather than weight, finishing long, peppery and quietly confident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want something serious, but not heavy.\u003cbr data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"630\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"645\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled lamb, pork chops, lentils, or herb-led dishes.\u003cbr data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"725\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIf this wine were…\u003c\/strong\u003e a perfectly cut navy blazer, sharp, versatile, and always appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"1381\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePaul Jaboulet Aîné is one of the Rhône Valley’s most historic and respected houses, founded in 1834 and synonymous with elegance, balance and longevity. 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