Paul Jaboulet Crozes Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert 2012 (1500ml)

The Domaine de Thalabert has belonged to the Maison Paul Jaboulet Aine since 1834, at the very beginning of the winery history.

Vinification and Maturing:
Age of the vines: 40-60 years. Hand-picked, meticulously vinified using traditional methods. The maceration lasts 3 weeks with daily pump overs. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 20% are new.

Tasting Notes:
Color: Inky colored.
Nose: Classic blackberry and currant fruit intermixed with lots of peppery herbs, damp earth and peppery, olive aromas.
Palate: Full body, excellent concentration, and ripe tannin.
Food Pairing: Quail, pigeon, duck confit and Beijing duck, Wagyu beef and spicy dishes.