Les Traverses Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled white fish, fresh goat cheese, light summer salads
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept slopes of the Ventoux appellation in the southern Rhône, Paul Jaboulet Aîné's 'Les Traverses' Blanc is named after the traditional dry-stone retaining walls ('traverses') built to terrace the steep hillsides and prevent soil erosion. Dominated by the imposing presence of Mount Ventoux—the 'Giant of Provence'—this terroir benefits from a cooler microclimate than much of the southern Rhône, allowing the grapes to retain a vibrant, refreshing acidity. Crafted primarily from Grenache Blanc and Clairette, this wine is vinified entirely in stainless steel tanks to preserve its bright, aromatic profile. It captures the essence of the Provençal countryside, offering a beautiful balance of white flower aromas, stone fruit, and crisp mineral undertones.
🍾 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 Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%