Le Grande Pompee Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb, grilled ribeye steak, or wild mushroom ragout.
✨ Technical Specifications
Paul Jaboulet Aine's Saint-Joseph 'La Grande Pompee' is a classic expression of Northern Rhone Syrah, steeped in local history. The cuvee's name pays homage to the legendary warrior Pompee, a companion of Charlemagne who, according to local folklore, fought on these very hillsides. Grown on the steep, terraced granite slopes of the Saint-Joseph appellation—historically praised by Victor Hugo as 'Vin de Mauves'—the vines benefit from excellent sun exposure and well-draining soils. The wine is crafted from 100% Syrah, vinified traditionally, and aged in French oak barrels for approximately 12 months. This process yields a deeply colored, aromatic red boasting signature notes of dark bramble fruits, cracked black pepper, violets, and a distinct smoky minerality reflective of its granitic terroir.
🍾 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%