The Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes-Hermitage Domaine Mule Blanche 2021 is a crisp, fresh white Rhône blend made equally from 50% Marsanne and 50% Roussanne. It’s praised for its vitality, bright citrus and pear aromas, stony freshness, and a long, focused finish. The wine is matured in wood but without new oak and comes from organically grown grapes. Perfect for those who enjoy structured yet vibrant white Rhône wines.

James Suckling | JS 93
Published: May 22, 2023

This has wonderful vitality for a white Rhone. Stacks of crisp pear and wild flower aromas plus notes of pomelo and yellow grapefruit. Lots of stony freshness on the well-structured, medium-bodied palate. Long focused finish. A 50/50 cuvee of marsanne and roussanne, matured in wood, but with no new oak. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

The Wine Advocate | RP 89+
Published: May 16, 2024
Drtink: 2022-2027

A blend of Marsanne and Roussanne, the 2021 Crozes Hermitage Mule Blanche (Domaine) features scents of crushed stone, citrus zest and white peaches. It's medium-bodied, tight, taut and lacks generosity in the mouth, but it offers bright, citrusy notes from start to finish.

Vivino | Vivino 3.9

Pale yellow colour with attractive brightness. Aromatic nose of white flowers, hawthorn and acacia, with a delicate woody final note.

Jaboulet.com

Founded in 1834 on the Hermitage hill in Tain l'Hermitage, the Paul Jaboulet Aîné estate oversees an exceptional heritage, bringing together the most renowned terroirs of the northern Rhône Valley. 105 hectares of vines stretching from Cornas to Côte-Rôtie. Under the leadership of Caroline Frey, precise winemaking, combined with meticulous care of our vines, allows us to produce tailor-made vintages that have been certified organic since 2016.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: Approximately 13–14% ABV; exact bottling specification not confirmed
Closure: Natural cork
Harvest: 2021
Oak: Oak maturation may be used; exact ageing regime for this vintage not confirmed
Varietals: Marsanne and Roussanne
Farming: Sustainable viticulture; specific certification not confirmed
Vineyard Area: Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône Valley, France
Vinification: White grapes are carefully pressed and fermented under controlled conditions to preserve aromatic freshness and texture; exact vintage-specific details not confirmed
Winemaker: Paul Jaboulet Aîné winemaking team
Region: Crozes-Hermitage AOC, Northern Rhône, France

Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
Decanting: Not usually necessary; allow the wine to breathe briefly in the glass
Food Pairing: Roast chicken, grilled fish, seafood, creamy pasta, scallops, and soft cheeses