Les Pierrelles
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Typically best enjoyed 5-15 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the dizzyingly steep, terraced slopes of Cote-Rotie in the northern Rhone Valley, Les Pierrelles by Paul Jaboulet Aine is a masterful expression of Syrah grown on stony, schist-rich soils. The name itself, derived from the French word for stones, pays homage to the fractured rock and granite-laced terroir that forces the vines to dig deep for nutrients. Under the stewardship of winemaker Caroline Frey, this cuvee benefits from organic and biodynamic farming practices. The grapes are hand-harvested from precipitous cliffs where mechanization is impossible, and aged in French oak barrels. This meticulous process coaxes out Cote-Rotie's signature aromatic complexity, blending dark bramble fruit with cracked black pepper, violet, and a subtle smoky minerality.
🍾 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.