2009 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine de Terre Ferme Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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Paul Jaboulet Aîné Domaine de Terre Ferme (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
What a great style of Chateauneuf du Pape with its showy nose of pepper, black raspberry jam, earth and kirsch. The wine is rich, fat, sweet and ripe and already fun to drink. Produced from a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre, there is a touch of oak, which should dissipate into the wealth of fruit in time. 3,110 Views Tasted Oct 27, 2012 |
When to Drink Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage when young, should be decanted at least 2-3 hours, give or take, allowing the wines to soften and open their perfume. However, Jaboulet La CHapelle in its youth can easily use 3-5 hours of decanting. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage is usually better with 10-12 years of cellaring and should be at its best between 10-25 years of age. Paul Jaboulet La Chapelle needs 15-20 years of cellaring in the good vintages and is best between 20-60 years of age.
Serving Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Jaboulet Hermitage is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Jaboulet Hermitage is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Jaboulet Hermitage is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta.
The white wine of Jaboulet is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.
Jaboulet La Chapelle is one of the world's great wines. In the best vintages, the wine needs 20-30 years to soften, develop and show it's unique character. But from personal experience, I can tell you, it is worth the wait!