Paul Jaboulet Aine Cote-Rotie Les Jumelles Rouge 2021 750ml
The 2021 vintage presents a vibrant garnet hue and offers an expressive bouquet of red currant, raspberry, peony, and subtle sweet spices. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious balance of fruit and spice, with a silky texture and refined tannins leading to a persistent finish.
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It has dark red colour. It is powerful and expressive nose. Powerful mouth, structured, rich and full. Length and material.
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An explosively perfumed bouquet evokes raspberry and mulberry preserves, incense, floral oils and smoky minerals. Lush, palate-coating black and blue fruit and violet flavors show excellent clarity and lift thanks to a strong dose of spiciness.
All work is completely done by hand, grown on the extremely steep, granite terraces of Cote Rotie. Cote Brune contains some limestone.
40 year old vines on average. Aged in French oak (20% new)
Food Pairing Suggestions:
This wine pairs beautifully with dishes such as lentil and vegetable curry, roast lamb, duck confit, and ravioles de Romans with chanterelles, making it a versatile choice for various culinary experiences.
With an alcohol content of 12.5%, the 2021 Côte-Rôtie Les Jumelles is a testament to the rich winemaking heritage of the Rhône Valley and is poised to develop further with careful cellaring.
Technical Specs
Alcohol: Approximately 13–14% ABV; exact bottling specification not confirmed
Closure: Natural cork
Harvest: 2021; hand-harvested
Oak: Matured in French oak barrels; exact ageing duration and proportion of new oak for this vintage not confirmed
Varietals: Syrah, with a small proportion of Viognier potentially permitted; exact blend for this vintage not confirmed
Farming: Sustainable viticulture; specific organic certification not confirmed
Vineyard Area: Côte-Rôtie appellation, steep terraced vineyards on the northern Rhône Valley slopes
Vinification: Carefully selected grapes are fermented under controlled conditions, with maceration to extract colour, aromatic complexity and tannins, followed by maturation in French oak barrels
Winemaker: Paul Jaboulet Aîné winemaking team
Region: Côte-Rôtie AOC, Northern Rhône Valley, France
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: Decant for approximately 1 hour before serving
Food Pairing: Roast lamb, grilled beef, duck breast, venison, game dishes, and mature hard cheeses