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2020 Crozes-Hermitage, Domaine de Thalabert, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Rhône

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Syrah
Ready - youthful (Drink 2023 - 2033)
James Lawther MW
16.5/20
James Suckling
91-92/100
Josh Raynolds
92-94/100
Jeb Dunnuck
93/100
Product: 20208013987

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2020 Crozes-Hermitage, Domaine de Thalabert, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Rhône

Description

Domaine de Thalabert occupies an impressive 40 hectares of Crozes-Hermitage – it’s both the largest and the oldest vineyard of the appellation. Cassis and blueberry perfume mixes with black pepper and violets on the nose. The palate is vibrant and fresh, with sweet, wild berry fruit balanced by fine, velvety tannins. Open and accessible, though it could hold.

Georgina Haacke, Fine Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2020
Alcohol % 14%
Maturity Ready - youthful (2023 - 2033)
Grape List Syrah
Body Full Bodied
Producer Jaboulet

Critics reviews

James Lawther MW 16.5/20

Pure and lifted with the aroma of fresh, berry fruit. Less dense than imagined but pure, fresh and juicy with extremely fine-grained tannins. Refined and almost approachable but history says it will age.

Drink 2024 - 2032
James Lawther MW, JancisRobinson.com (Oct 2021)
James Suckling 91-92/100

Pronounced blue fruit character with pretty dried spice notes. Ripe and juicy. Full-bodied with creamy tannins and a fruity, soft close. From organically grown grapes.
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Nov 2021)
Josh Raynolds 92-94/100

Shimmering ruby. Expressive, spice-accented red and dark berry aromas are complemented by suggestions of olive, espresso and candied flowers. Juicy and energetic on the palate, offering gently sweet cherry and cassis flavors that deepen through the back half. Finishes very long, spicy and smooth, with even tannins lending final grip.
Josh Raynolds, Vinous.com (Dec 2022)
Jeb Dunnuck 93/100

The 2020 Crozes-Hermitage Domaine De Thalabert is terrific as well. Coming from old vines in the Chassis region, it has a darker ruby/purple hue as well as classic Thalabert black and blue fruits, black olive, smoke, and ground pepper. Medium to full-bodied, it offers fine tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. It will evolve for over two decades.

Drink 2022 - 2042
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (Dec 2022)

About this wine

Crozes-Hermitage

Crozes-Hermitage

This is the largest AC in the Northern Rhône, producing over half of the Northern Rhône’s total production. The appellation was created in 1937 with the single commune of Crozes, but today there are 11 communes. The Syrah variety is king, but Marsanne and Roussanne are also permitted (up to 15 percent). The wines vary hugely in quality and style, with the majority of the reds fairly light in style.
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