COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
100% Syrah
PRODUCER
Paul Jaboulet Aîné
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Grand Pompée is a Syrah from the Saint-Joseph AOC in France's Northern Rhône Valley, produced by the historic Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné. The wine's name is a tribute to Victor Hugo's 'Légende des siècles,' referencing a historical figure known for his appreciation of Rhône wines. The grapes are cultivated on steep, terraced hillsides with soils rich in schist, gneiss, and granite, which contribute to the wine's structure and texture. Paul Jaboulet Aîné, established in 1834, is a renowned producer in the region, now under the stewardship of the Frey family and winemaker Caroline Frey.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Le Grand Pompée' is a direct literary reference to Victor Hugo's 'Légende des siècles'.
Fact 02
The wine's name evokes a 9th-century figure who loved wines from the right bank of the Rhône.
Fact 03
The vineyard soils are a mix of schist and gneiss on a granite base, contributing to the wine's texture.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage received 91 points from JamesSuckling.com.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Le Grand Pompée is crafted using traditional Northern Rhône winemaking techniques. The Syrah grapes are hand-harvested and sorted before undergoing a three-week maceration with daily pump-overs to extract flavor and structure. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak tronconic vats, a method chosen to preserve fruit aromas and promote reductive aging. This process aims to create a well-structured wine that reflects its unique terroir.
