Reserve Personelle
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, slow-cooked beef stew, roasted Mediterranean vegetables
✨ Technical Specifications
Paul Jaboulet Aîné's Côtes du Rhône 'Réserve Personnelle' is a curated expression of the Southern Rhône's classic terroirs. Sourced from select vineyards featuring stony, clay-limestone soils, this cuvée is crafted to offer a deeper, more structured profile than standard regional bottlings. The Jaboulet family, with their legacy dating back to 1834, utilizes traditional vinification methods, aging the wine in a combination of large oak vats and stainless steel. This approach preserves the vibrant, sun-drenched berry flavors of the Grenache while allowing the savory, peppery notes of the Syrah to develop, resulting in a harmonious, terroir-driven red that honors the historic winemaking heritage of the valley.
🍾 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
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%