Pierre Aiguille
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, hearty beef stew, wild game
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the rugged, sun-drenched slopes of Gigondas in the southern Rhône Valley, Paul Jaboulet Aîné's 'Pierre Aiguille' takes its name—meaning 'Stone Needle'—from the dramatic, jagged limestone peaks of the Dentelles de Montmirail that tower over the vineyards. This cuvée captures the wild, untamed spirit of the region, where ancient clay and limestone soils, combined with the cooling influence of the Mistral wind, yield wines of immense power and refinement. Traditionally crafted with a focus on Grenache, the wine undergoes careful fermentation and aging in oak foudres to soften its muscular tannins while preserving the vibrant, spicy character of the terroir, rich with notes of dark berries, garrigue, 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
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%