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
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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.
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.
- 1970 — Jaboulet introduces Le Grand Pompee as the house Saint-Joseph expression
Facts
- Producer
- Paul Jaboulet Aine
- 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