Paul Jaboulet Aine Crozes Hermitage Mule Blanche 2020  £32.50

Paul Jaboulet Aine Mule Blanche Crozes Hermitage 

Critic's Review

Rating 90

Drink Date 2018 - 2025

Reviewed by Joe Czerwinski

Source The Wine Advocate

"A 50-50 blend of Marsanne and Roussanne from Chassis, in the heart of the appellation, the Crozes-Hermitage Domaine Mule Blanche is forward and fresh, marked by toasted-grain notes and pineapple fruit. There are ample weight and concentration in this medium-bodied white, which should live a reasonable length of time for a white Crozes.

Since the Frey family purchased this historic firm in January 2006, the winemaking process and equipment have gone through a series of dramatic changes. Now, I feel the team, winery and various terroirs are finally operating smoothly as a whole, and the recent releases are among the best Paul Jaboulet Aîné wines ever produced. Caroline Frey says that's because the biodynamic practices are finally paying big dividends in the Domaine vineyards. No doubt that has played a role, but the winemaking here has also adapted over time, paying less homage to Bordeaux and becoming more Burgundian/Rhônish in style. Consumers can visit the company's caveau and wine bar, conveniently located on the main market square of Tain l'Hermitage, to try the wines for themselves."