{"product_id":"paul-jaboulet-aine-saint-joseph-domaine-de-la-croix-des-vignes-2019-750ml","title":"Paul Jaboulet Aine Saint Joseph Domaine de La Croix des Vignes 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003eThe 2019 Saint Joseph Domaine de la Croix des Vignes is a powerful and concentrated Syrah from Paul Jaboulet Aîné, offering depth and richness uncommon for the appellation. With 94 points from The Wine Advocate, it's a standout vintage showing opulence and age-worthy structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jan 20, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2023-2035\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bit of a sleeper in the Jaboulet portfolio, the 2019 Saint Joseph Domaine de la Croix des Vignes is a top-flight effort, boasting hints of graham crackers, blueberries, cassis and mocha. It's full-bodied, rich and atypically concentrated, with a long, velvety finish that delivers immense pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetween my hectic schedule of visits and Caroline Frey's racing around to direct harvesting in Switzerland, Burgundy, the Rhône and Bordeaux, we were unable to connect in person this year. She deputized Robin Jullian, a former cellar hand turned export manager, to taste through the wines with me.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe style of the white wines has changed somewhat, although Jullian pointed out that they're actually more like they would have been in the distant past. Picking dates appear to have been moved forward, and the wines are seeing much less oak than in recent history. The 2020 Hermitage Le Chevalier de Sterimberg, for example, is completely unoaked, aged exclusively in concrete. I confess I had some difficulties grappling with this, writing in my notes at one point, \"Nothing resembling Hermitage as we understand it.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe reds were more consistent with my expectations, with the 2019s looking particularly strong and cellar-worthy here, and the 2020s (from barrel) being softer and more elegant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJames Suckling \u003cspan class=\"selectable-text copyable-text\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Jun 2, 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big, rich red with lots of dried fruit, as well as chocolate and walnut undertones. Some dried fruit, such as figs. It's full with chewy yet polished tannins. Drink or hold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaboulet.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis estate derives its name from the cross planted at the top of the vineyard, overlooking the plots of Saint-Joseph. Fine and delicate, this wine was already being sold in the 16th century and was appreciated at the table of the French kings. Between 1956 and 1969, the vineyards were consolidated and granted AOC of Saint-Joseph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14% ABV\u003cbr data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural cork\u003cbr data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"161\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003cbr data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Syrah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Croix des Vignes, Saint-Joseph\u003cbr data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eVines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted in 1998\u003cbr data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Degraded granite (gore), with exposed bedrock\u003cbr data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"483\"\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\u003cbr data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"494\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked and plot-selected\u003cbr data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% destemmed; traditional fermentation with approximately 3–4 weeks of maceration and gentle extraction\u003cbr data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak barrels; approximately 9–12 months, with around 15–20% new oak depending on source\u003cbr data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul Jaboulet Aîné\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Rhône, France\u003cbr data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"254\"\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Joseph AOC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal with grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, beef stew, game, roasted duck and dishes featuring black pepper, herbs or mushrooms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39974513639488,"sku":"RDFR20192744","price":88.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/paul-jaboulet-aine-saint-joseph-domaine-de-la-croix-des-vignes-750ml.jpg?v=1787906695","url":"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/products\/paul-jaboulet-aine-saint-joseph-domaine-de-la-croix-des-vignes-2019-750ml","provider":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}