Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium, Peppery finish

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.
  • Pork and herb terrine
    The wine's herbal and moderate fruit character complements pork terrine.
  • Roasted mushrooms with thyme
    Earthy mushrooms and the wine's herb notes are natural companions.

How to serve Saint-Joseph Le Grand Pompee Rouge

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1970: Jaboulet 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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