Paul Jaboulet-Aîné : Les Jumelles 2022

Crafted from Syrah planted on the steep granite slopes of Côte Blonde and the clay-rich, iron-laden soils of Côte Brune, the 2022 Cote Rotie les Jumelles opens with aromas of dark berries, licorice, spices, garrigue and pepper, with delicate hints of gentian. Medium to full-bodied, enveloping and charming, it’s both dense and well-structured, leading to a spicy, ethereal and extended finish. Entirely destemmed and matured for 12 months in barrels, this is a beautifully crafted wine with the potential to age gracefully over the next decade or more.

The 2022 Côte-Rôtie Les Jumelles ushers in a delicate aromatic perfume, mixing black cherry and spicy elements with a crushed violet scent. Although it bundles sufficient freshness on the medium-bodied palate, I’d wish for more substance and complexity.