Jaboulet & Perrin!
Nicolas Jaboulet
Nicolas Jaboulet, one of the most famous Northern Rhône wine producers, is releasing his first wine produced from a joint venture with the Perrin family of Château Beaucastel.
This is Nicolas's first project since leaving the Paul Jaboulet Aîné family empire at the beginning of 2009, which owns the mythical, iconic Hermitage La Chapelle. He worked as sales manager in this family business for many years. Since 2006, Paul Jaboulet Aîné has belonged to the Frey family of Château La Lagune in Bordeaux, and Frederic Jaboulet (Director of France and Exports) is the only remaining original family member.
Famille Perrin
Château Beaucastel, owned by the Perrin family, is one of the leading estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. They own vineyards throughout the Southern Rhône, including Vinsobres, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Cairanne, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The new joint venture will market its wines under the name Nicolas Jaboulet, Perrin Frères.
Due to strict selection, only small quantities of each wine are produced - between 3,000 and 10,000 bottles per vintage. Marc Perrin, one of the four Perrin brothers involved in the project, says: "We have been interested in the Northern Rhône for a very long time, but wanted to keep it separate from our other winemaking activities. Now the opportunity we have been waiting for has finally arisen."
The first four wines - all from the 2007 vintage - are Hermitage Rouge, Hermitage Blanc, Côte-Rôtie, and Saint-Joseph.
They are now just hitting the market. Nicolas Jaboulet says: "We are starting with only four appellations, but in the future we will be looking at Cornas and Crozes-Hermitage."
maître philippe
Maître Philippe stocks almost exclusively the Saint-Joseph, because it pairs excellently with cheese and meat and is ready to drink immediately. The other three are great wines for aging, which we can, of course, also order for you. Ask in the shop about the prices. All wines are delivered in wooden crates of six.
Saint-Joseph 2007 (100% Syrah)
On the nose, it is powerful and rich with wild dark fruits such as blueberries and blackcurrants. Typical aromas of Syrah grown on granite soils: violets, graphite, and bacon. On the palate, it is full-bodied with soft tannins. The finish repeats the dark fruit. This powerful wine impresses with its beautiful elegance. Enjoy it now.
The bottle (75 cl.) costs €19.90
