Croix Vignes
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb, grilled ribeye steak, wild mushroom stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Paul Jaboulet A'n''s Saint-Joseph "La Croix des Vignes" is sourced from a prized, steeply terraced lieu-dit perched high on the historic granite slopes above Tournon-sur-Rh''ne. The name "Croix des Vignes" (Cross of the Vineyards) evokes the ancient stone crosses that historically marked parish boundaries and blessed the steep, hand-worked vineyards of the region. This 100% Syrah benefits from south-facing exposure and decomposing granite soils, which impart a distinctive mineral tension, dark berry concentration, and savory black pepper spice. Aged in French oak barrels, it represents a refined, terroir-driven expression of Northern Rh''ne Syrah, balancing power with the characteristic freshness of the appellation.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1834 by Antoine Jaboulet, Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné is one of the most revered estates in the Rhône Valley, situated along the storied slopes of Tain-l'Hermitage. Since 2006, the maison has entered a dynamic era under the leadership of the Frey family, with viticulturist and winemaker Caroline Frey converting the prized terroirs entirely to organic and biodynamic cultivation. The house is universally acclaimed for crafting benchmark Rhône expressions, most famously the legendary Hermitage 'La Chapelle' and the iconic 'Domaine de Thalabert' Crozes-Hermitage, alongside vibrant Côtes du Rhône cuvées like the 'Parallèle 45' range. Combining precision cellar craft with an unwavering commitment to parcel-specific biodiversity, Paul Jaboulet Aîné produces structured, age-worthy Syrahs and elegant, aromatic white wines that epitomize the grand cru heritage of the region.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%