Paul Jaboulet Aine - Saint-Joseph Le Grand Pompee Blanc 2022
Price: $48.75
| Producer | Paul Jaboulet Aine |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Subregion | Saint-Joseph |
| Varietal | White Blend |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 12783 |
A graceful Northern Rhone blend of Marsanne and Roussanne that shows wonderful depth and finesse. Aromas of pear, white peach, and toasted almond unfold on the nose. The palate is supple and elegant, with layers of stone fruit, honeyed citrus, and a hint of minerality framed by subtle oak and a silky texture.
Excellent with roasted chicken and herbs, seared scallops, creamy mushroom risotto, or aged goat cheese. Also delightful alongside fall dishes like butternut squash soup or roasted root vegetables.
Paul Jaboulet Aine Description
Le Grande Pompée is a 9th century character from Victor Hugo’s The Legend of the Ages who fought alongside Charlemagne and loved a wine from the slopes of the right bank of the Rhône. Saint-Joseph is an appellation on the right bank with steep hillsides that were carved into terraces in ancient times. The 10- to 30-year-old Marsanne and Roussanne vines for this wine are planted in granite and schist soils on a South and South-East facing slope. The grapes are hand-harvested and then undergo direct pressing as whole bunches. The juice is fermented at low temperatures in a combination of French oak barrels (80%) and concrete egg and stainless steel tanks (20%). The wine is then aged for 8 months on fine lees in these containers.
Tasting Notes: Pale blond with green reflections, this white wine has aromas of pear, pineapple, and white peach with light buttery notes, a delicate acidity, and salinity on the finish.
