Jaboulet La Mule Blanche Crozes Hermitage AOP

Marsanne and Roussanne from old vines – that's the classic formula for a substantial white Crozes-Hermitage. La Mule Blanche from Paul Jaboulet Aîné demonstrates what this combination can achieve on gravelly-clayey alluvial soil.

The name derives from the mules that worked in the densely planted plots – more agile and enduring than horses. The approximately 7 hectares lie on the low terraces of the Crozes-Hermitage, with clay and limestone beneath their roots. The vines are between 40 and 60 years old, their roots deep enough to extract character from the soil.

In the glass, a pale, crystal-clear yellow. The nose opens with aromas of pear and vineyard peach, along with a hint of acacia blossom. On the palate, a lively freshness is initially apparent, which transforms into a rounded, creamy texture towards the mid-palate. The finish is mineral, with slightly chalky notes – the limestone soil's foundation is evident.

Serving suggestion: Serve between 10 and 12 °C. Pairs well with grilled sea bass with fennel, chicken in cream sauce, or a mature goat cheese. Drinking window: now until 2028.