Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert 2009
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Situated on the plain in the shadows of Hermitage the Domaine de Thalabert has belonged to Jaboulet since 1834 and is the oldest vineyard in the appellation.
Terroir: The Domaine de Thalabert is a large estate of close to 100 acres located on the plains in the heart of the appellation. Soils is made primarily of small round pebbles that soak up the warmth of the days sun and release it at night leading to ideal maturity of the old vine Syrah.
Vinification: The grapes are sorted, destemmed and vinified in neutral casks. The wines are aged in the cellars for 12 months prior to bottling.
Notes
- Producer: Paul Jaboulet Aine
- Wine Color: Red
- Region: Rhone
- Country: France
Blend: Syrah: 100%
Recent Press
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Score: 95 Points
The Wine Advocate
Author: Robert Parker
Date: Sunday, January 1, 2012"The greatest Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert since the magnificent 1990 is the 2009. Jaboulet has nearly 100 acres in this appellation, and the 2009, which is bursting with potential, represents a great buy for Syrah lovers. Its dense purple color is followed by an explosive bouquet of blackberries, sweet cherries, licorice, Provencal olives, graphite and subtle smoke. Full-bodied with silky tannins as well as a terrific mouthfeel and palate penetration, this gorgeous offering should drink well for 15 or more years."
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The Wine Advocate
Author: Robert Parker
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011"Perhaps the best Domaine de Thalabert Crozes-Hermitage made since the blockbuster 1990, the 2009 Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert (nearly 10,000 cases produced) boasts an opaque purple/blue color along with notes of blueberries, boysenberries, creme de cassis, licorice, incense and Asian spices. The wine possesses sweet, velvety tannin, an opulent, full-bodied palate, laser-like precision and good acidity as well as freshness. It should drink well for 15 years or more."
Grade: 92-94 Points -
International Wine Cellar
Author: Josh Raynolds
Date: Monday, January 31, 2011"Opaque purple. Blackberry and smoky Indian spices on the nose. Juicy, focused and very fruity, offering sweet dark berry flavors with an intense mineral underpinning. Finishes sappy and smooth, showing impressive clarity and lingering, mineral-accented dark fruit character."
Grade: 91-93 Points
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