Le Grand Pompée Rouge Paul Jaboulet Aîné Saint-Joseph 2024

Le Grand Pompée rouge, a cuvée by Paul Jaboulet Aîné in Saint-Joseph AOP, 2024 vintage. A red wine from the Rhône Valley, produced from granite slopes, in a 75cl bottle, 13.5% ABV.

Who produces Le Grand Pompée rouge Paul Jaboulet Aîné Saint-Joseph AOP 2024?

Paul Jaboulet Aîné is a house founded in 1834 in Tain-l'Hermitage, in the northern Rhône Valley, where it has built a long-standing reputation for the major appellations on both the right and left banks of the river. Le Grand Pompée is one of its historic cuvées dedicated to the Saint-Joseph appellation, whose name evokes an ancient bridge crossing the Rhône between Tournon and Tain.

On what terroir is Le Grand Pompée rouge Paul Jaboulet Aîné Saint-Joseph AOP 2024 produced?

The Saint-Joseph AOP appellation extends over the steep slopes on the right bank of the Rhône, between Vienne and Guilherand-Granges, on soils that are predominantly granitic, mixed with sand and clay. The climate, which is predominantly continental but tempered by the southern influence of the Rhône corridor, favors a slow ripening of the grapes on these south- and east-facing slopes. The main grape variety for the red wines of the appellation is Syrah, sometimes complemented by a small proportion of Marsanne or Roussanne.

What dishes pair with Le Grand Pompée rouge Paul Jaboulet Aîné Saint-Joseph AOP 2024?

Saint-Joseph red wines traditionally pair with grilled or roasted red meats, game birds, and slow-cooked dishes from Rhône cuisine. They also pair well with aged cheeses of medium character, such as Saint-Marcellin or Tomme.

At what temperature should Le Grand Pompée rouge Paul Jaboulet Aîné Saint-Joseph AOP 2024 be served?

Red wines from this appellation are generally served between 15 and 17 degrees, in a wide wine glass that allows them to breathe. Their aging potential usually extends from five to eight years after harvest, depending on storage conditions.