In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium-Long, Peppery finish

What it pairs with

  • 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.

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.

  1. 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

Tags

dry high acid iconic medium body medium tannin medium term mood rustic mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world organic pairs with charcuterie pairs with poultry pairs with red meat price trade up still red syrah value pick
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