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Wine Information
History:
In addition to the existing Les Jalets red, Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné is now producing this white Crozes Hermitage.
Soil:
Produced from purchased grapes; vinified by Paul Jaboulet Aîné.
Grape Variety:
100% Marsanne.
Age of the vines:
25 years.
Vinification:
Harvested by hand into 25kg crates, then pressed directly so as to minimise the danger of oxidation, the wines are vinified in casks for 30% of the blend.
Ageing:
Malolactic fermentation is carried out in barrels and stirring enables the lees to remain in suspension. For the wines in vats, this malolactic fermentation occurs in the vats.
Yield:
40 hl/ha.
Tasting:
Colour:
Bright, intense yellow .
Bouquet:
Ripe apricots, with honey and spice notes.
Palate:
Lively, floral attack. This wine is very richly balanced: its length gives expression to a toast and honeyed finish.
Matching Food and Wine:
Rabbit terrine with young vegetables
Fillet of pikeperch with braised cabbage
Picodon de l'Ardèche
Serving Temperature:
12°.
Best enjoyed within:
Within 5 years.
