Domaine des Grands Amandiers
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 8 years from the vintage to capture its vibrant, exotic aromatics and luscious texture.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared scallops, creamy chicken fricassee, or mild, creamy cheeses like Saint-Marcellin.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the steep, terraced granite slopes of the northern Rhône, Paul Jaboulet Aîné's Condrieu 'Domaine des Grands Amandiers' is a breathtaking expression of the Viognier grape. The name pays homage to the ancient almond trees ('grands amandiers') that historically shared these sun-drenched, wind-swept hillsides. Cultivated on incredibly steep, hand-worked terraces, the vines benefit from a unique microclimate that coaxes out the grape's signature heady aromatics while retaining a vital, mineral-driven freshness. Vinified with meticulous care and aged partially in French oak, this cuvée represents the pinnacle of Condrieu's dramatic, steep-slope viticulture, blending rich texture with vibrant floral and stone fruit complexity.
🍾 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
100% Viognier
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%