Vin de Paille
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Extremely long-lived; typically enters its prime 10 to 15 years after the vintage and can easily cellar beautifully for 30 to 50+ years.
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Classic blue cheeses such as Roquefort, artisanal foie gras, or traditional fruit tarts and almond-based desserts.
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Paul Jaboulet Aîné's Vin de Paille is a rare, sweet nectar steeped in Northern Rhône history. Sourced from the legendary granite terraces of the Hermitage hill, this wine is crafted from Marsanne grapes. The traditional passerillage method involves drying the hand-harvested grapes on straw mats for several months. This process dehydrates the berries, concentrating the sugars, acids, and flavors to microscopic yields. Historically, Vin de Paille from Hermitage was a favored drink among European royalty and Russian Tsars in the 19th century. Jaboulet only revives this labor-intensive cuvée in exceptional vintages, offering an opulent sensory journey of dried apricots, honeyed figs, toasted nuts, and exotic spices, all balanced by a remarkable vein of acidity inherited from the steep, sun-drenched granitic soils.
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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.