Les Cedres
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb, wild game stew, or earthy mushroom risotto.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched terraces of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the southern Rhône, Les Cèdres takes its name from the majestic, ancient cedar trees that stand sentinel near the vineyards. This classic red blend is shaped by the appellation's iconic terroir, dominated by galets roulés—large, smooth quartz stones that absorb the intense Mediterranean sun by day and warm the vines through the cool nights. Crafted primarily from Grenache alongside Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault, the wine undergoes traditional vinification and is aged in large French oak foudres. This process preserves the vibrant, spicy red fruit character while imparting a refined structure, velvety tannins, and a complex finish laced with wild herbs, liquorice, and black pepper.
🍾 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, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-15