Les Carrieres
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, seared duck breast with a blackberry reduction, or a hearty wild mushroom and lentil stew.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic northern Rhône valley, 'Les Carrières' by the legendary house of Paul Jaboulet Aîné is a masterful expression of Crozes-Hermitage. The cuvée draws its name from the ancient stone quarries ('carrières') that dot the local landscape, where the vines dig deep into limestone-rich, stony soils. Founded in 1834 by Antoine Jaboulet, the estate has spent nearly two centuries perfecting the expression of Syrah in these terroirs. This wine is crafted from 100% Syrah, showcasing the grape's signature dark fruit, cracked black pepper, and violet aromas, underpinned by a distinct chalky minerality derived from its unique soil profile. Traditional vinification and careful aging in French oak barrels yield a wine that beautifully balances rustic Northern Rhône power with elegant, terroir-driven finesse.
🍾 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 (min 90%)