In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast pork with olives and capers
Smoked olive character in the wine resonates with the pork and olive preparation. -
Grilled lamb chops
Classic Northern Rhone pairing; the pepper and dark fruit match well. -
Charcuterie board
The wine's medium tannins and savoury quality complement a French charcuterie selection.
How to serve Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast pork with olives and capers, Grilled lamb chops, Charcuterie board. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Domaine de Thalabert has been the reference Crozes-Hermitage estate wine from the Jaboulet house since the early 1970s. The domaine is one of Crozes-Hermitage's most recognised sites.
- 1970 — Jaboulet begins separate estate bottling of Domaine de Thalabert
Facts
- Producer
- Paul Jaboulet Aine
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Crozes-Hermitage AOC
- Oak
- 12-18 months in used French oak casks
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1970
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert
What does Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium-long, peppery finish.
When should I drink Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert?
Roast pork with olives and capers is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled lamb chops and Charcuterie board. Smoked olive character in the wine resonates with the pork and olive preparation.
What grapes are in Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Crozes-Hermitage AOC.