Les Cassines
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 5 years from the vintage release to capture its vibrant floral and stone fruit aromatics at their peak.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared scallops, mildly spiced Asian curry, goat cheese
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Hailing from the steep, terraced granite slopes of the Condrieu appellation in the northern Rhone Valley, Les Cassines is a classic expression of the exotic Viognier grape. The name Les Cassines pays homage to the historic stone huts scattered across these vertigo-inducing vineyards, which historically offered shelter to the hardy vignerons working the steep slopes. Crafted by Paul Jaboulet Aine, this wine undergoes careful temperature-controlled fermentation and aging in a combination of stainless steel and oak barrels. This meticulous process preserves the grape's intense, signature aromatics of white peach, apricot, and violet while imparting a rich, voluptuous texture balanced by a subtle mineral backbone.
🍾 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.