2021 Crozes Hermitage Les Jalets, Paul Jaboulet Aine

Pure, 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.

For when: you want something serious, but not heavy.
Pairs with: grilled lamb, pork chops, lentils, or herb-led dishes.
If this wine were… a perfectly cut navy blazer, sharp, versatile, and always appropriate.

Paul Jaboulet Aîné is one of the Rhône Valley’s most historic and respected houses, founded in 1834 and synonymous with elegance, balance and longevity. Based in Tain-l’Hermitage, the estate works across the Northern Rhône with a deep respect for site and tradition, supported by modern precision in the cellar. Les Jalets is sourced from alluvial, stony soils across Crozes-Hermitage, which lend freshness and aromatic clarity to the Syrah. Crafted with measured extraction and sensitive ageing, it reflects Jaboulet’s hallmark style, refined, expressive and rooted firmly in place.