# Crozes Hermitage Rouge Les Jalets (2022)

- **Producer:** Paul Jaboulet Aîné
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah, Grenache
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €35
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** strawberry, liquorice, raspberry

## About this wine

Paul Jaboulet Crozes Hermitage Rouge Les Jalets 2022 is a red wine from the Crozes-Hermitage appellation in France's Rhône Valley, produced by Paul Jaboulet Aîné. The wine's name, 'Les Jalets,' references the distinctive large, round stones found in the local soils. The producer, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, established in 1834, is recognized for its long history in the region and its commitment to drawing taste from the soil. The estate manages over 100 hectares in the Northern Rhône, with a focus on preserving soil quality and terroir diversity. This particular wine is made with grapes certified AB Organic, reflecting the producer's dedication to environmentally conscious viticulture.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Les Jalets' refers to the large, round stones found in the Crozes-Hermitage soils.
- Paul Jaboulet Aîné has been in conversion to Organic Agriculture since 2013.
- The estate boasts over 100 hectares across the Northern Rhône.
- The winery holds ISO 14001 certification for environmental impact.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and structure can stand up to richer dishes. The fruit notes in the wine complement the savory elements of roasted meats, while its spice notes can echo herbs used in cooking. Tannins in the wine can help cut through the richness of fatty meats.

## Wine making process

The Paul Jaboulet Crozes Hermitage Rouge Les Jalets 2022 is produced using gentle vinification methods designed to preserve grape integrity and express the terroir. The grapes are certified AB Organic. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in a selection of oak barrels sourced from various coopers and origins, with different toasting levels. The winemaking team monitors the wine's development through regular tastings during the aging period. The producer, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, has a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, evidenced by their ongoing conversion to organic agriculture since 2013, ISO 14001 certification, and High Environmental Value certification.