Reynard
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 8 to 20 years from the vintage, allowing the intense, youthful tannins of the Syrah to soften and develop complex notes of leather, truffle, and black pepper.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted leg of lamb with herbs, hearty wild boar or venison stew, and earthy wild mushroom risotto.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the historic house of Paul Jaboulet Aîné, established in the Rhône Valley in 1834, this bottling highlights the rugged terroir of Cornas, specifically drawing from the esteemed Reynard lieu-dit. The name Cornas stems from a Celtic term meaning 'burnt earth,' a fitting description for these steep, south-facing granite terraces that absorb intense heat. Made from 100% Syrah, this wine embodies the wild, untamed character of the northern Rhône. The grapes are grown on sheer granite slopes, harvested by hand, and aged traditionally in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is deeply colored, powerful, and complex, showcasing the signature granite minerality, dark fruit, and savory, gamey undertones that define this legendary appellation.
🍾 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
100% Syrah