Domaine de Roure
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb, grilled ribeye steak, wild boar stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Domaine de Roure is a jewel within the Crozes-Hermitage appellation, acquired by Paul Jaboulet A"n" in 1996. Located in the northern sector of the appellation near the village of Gervans, this historic estate is defined by its dramatic, steep, south-facing granite terraces, which closely mirror the prized terroir of neighboring Hermitage. This exceptional granitic soil, combined with old Syrah vines, yields a wine of remarkable depth, structure, and mineral intensity. Vinified with meticulous care and aged in French oak barrels, this cuv"e showcases the power and elegance of northern Rh"ne Syrah, offering complex aromas of dark bramble fruit, cracked black pepper, smoked meats, and a distinct stony minerality that sets it apart from flatter, clay-dominant sites in the southern parts 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 100%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%