Domaine Raymond Roure Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage, developing beautiful tertiary notes of beeswax and toasted brioche with age.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted chicken with wild mushrooms, seared scallops in butter sauce, aged goat cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Domaine Raymond Roure Blanc is a highly distinguished white Crozes-Hermitage, originating from a historic estate acquired by Paul Jaboulet A"n" in 1996. Unlike the flat, alluvial plains that characterize much of the Crozes-Hermitage appellation, the Raymond Roure vineyard is situated on the steep, terraced granite slopes of Gervans in the northern sector. This unique, south-facing terroir closely mirrors the prestigious soils of neighbouring Hermitage. Crafted entirely from Marsanne grapes harvested from old vines, the wine undergoes traditional vinification and is aged in French oak barrels. This meticulous process coaxes out a remarkably rich, full-bodied profile defined by aromas of white flowers, honey, hazelnut, and a striking, flinty mineral backbone that reflects its granitic origins.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1834 by Antoine Jaboulet in the northern Rhône Valley, Paul Jaboulet Aîné is one of France's most iconic wine estates, renowned for its historic vineyards and uncompromising quality. Now owned by the Frey family and guided by winemaker Caroline Frey, the estate has transitioned to certified organic and biodynamic viticulture across its legendary holdings, which span prestigious appellations like Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, and Cornas. The house is globally celebrated for its flagship Syrah, Hermitage "La Chapelle," alongside expressive white wines and the accessible, classic Parallèle 45 range. Through meticulous parcel-by-parcel vinification and aging in French oak, Jaboulet continues to craft elegant, terroir-driven wines that define the character of the Rhône.