Les Grandes Terrasses
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for up to 20 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted leg of lamb, wild boar stew, grilled ribeye steak
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Les Grandes Terrasses is a masterful expression of Cornas, a legendary Northern Rhône appellation known for its dramatic, sun-drenched granite amphitheaters. The name itself pays homage to the dizzyingly steep, stone-walled terraces carved into the hillsides, where Syrah vines must cling to the decomposed granite soils, locally called gore. Historically, Cornas was highly prized by French royalty, and Jaboulet's rendition captures this rugged, majestic heritage. Crafted from 100% Syrah harvested entirely by hand due to the extreme slopes, the wine undergoes traditional vinification and is aged in oak barrels to soften its powerful, wild character. It reveals the classic Cornas signature of dark bramble fruit, cracked black pepper, smoked meats, and an intense mineral drive, representing a perfect bridge between rustic power and modern refinement.
🍾 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.