l'Espiegle
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Niçoise salad, grilled Mediterranean vegetables, light seafood paella
✨ Technical Specifications
Paul Jaboulet Aîné's 'L'Espiègle' Rosé is a delightful, playful expression of the southern French art de vivre. The name 'L'Espiègle' translates to 'the mischievous' or 'playful' one, perfectly capturing the vibrant, energetic, and whimsical character of this organic rosé. Sourced from carefully selected vineyards influenced by both the Rhône and Mediterranean climates, the grapes are harvested at optimal freshness. The wine undergoes direct pressing and cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve its bright red fruit aromas, delicate floral notes, and crisp acidity. It represents the modern, environmentally conscious direction of the Frey family, combining historic Rhône expertise with a joyful, highly accessible style.
🍾 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
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13%