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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, smoked herbs, pepper, violet, light mineral
Palate: medium-bodied dark fruit, pepper, moderate tannins, clean finish
Jaboulet's flagship Saint-Joseph, widely available and reliable. The Le Grand Pompee introduces the appellation's Syrah character at an accessible entry price.
What it pairs with
- Grilled lamb burger Accessible Syrah and a quality lamb burger are a straightforward match.More wines for lamb →
- Pork and herb terrine The wine's herbal and moderate fruit character complements pork terrine.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
- Roasted mushrooms with thyme Earthy mushrooms and the wine's herb notes are natural companions.More wines for mushrooms and truffles →
With cheese
How to serve Saint-Joseph Le Grand Pompee Rouge
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. Grilled lamb burger, Pork and herb terrine, Roasted mushrooms with thyme. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Le Grand Pompee has been the Jaboulet house's entry Saint-Joseph since the 1970s, providing a reliable and affordable introduction to the appellation.
- 1970Jaboulet introduces Le Grand Pompee as the house Saint-Joseph expression
Facts
- Producer
- Paul Jaboulet Aine · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Saint-Joseph AOC
- Oak
- 12 months in used French oak casks
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 20-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1970
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Saint-Joseph Le Grand Pompee Rouge
What does Saint-Joseph Le Grand Pompee Rouge taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, smoked herbs, pepper, violet, light mineral. On the palate, medium-bodied dark fruit, pepper, moderate tannins, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium, peppery finish. Jaboulet's flagship Saint-Joseph, widely available and reliable. The Le Grand Pompee introduces the appellation's Syrah character at an accessible entry price.
When should I drink Saint-Joseph Le Grand Pompee Rouge?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Saint-Joseph Le Grand Pompee Rouge?
Grilled lamb burger is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pork and herb terrine and Roasted mushrooms with thyme. Accessible Syrah and a quality lamb burger are a straightforward match.
What grapes are in Saint-Joseph Le Grand Pompee Rouge?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Saint-Joseph AOC.
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