Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Domaine Mule Blanche Crozes-Hermitage Roussanne Marsanne
Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Big, blousy and extroverted, the 2017 ‘Mule Blanche’, a white Crozes-Hermitage in the Jaboulet portfolio, is a wine that I’m sure will appeal to some tastes but certainly not mine. Chock full of marzipan and baked orange notes, this strayed too far on the side of weight and lost any sense of finesse. I enjoy the heavier styles of white from the northern Rhône, be it Condrieu, St. Joseph or Hermitage, but this just didn’t really cut it.
Big, blousy and extroverted, the 2017 ‘Mule Blanche’, a white Crozes-Hermitage in the Jaboulet portfolio, is a wine that I’m sure will appeal to some tastes but certainly not mine. Chock full of marzipan and baked orange notes, this strayed too far on the side of weight and lost any sense of finesse. I enjoy the heavier styles of white from the northern Rhône, be it Condrieu, St. Joseph or Hermitage, but this just didn’t really cut it.
Mar 31st, 2023
40 year-old vines, whole-bunches, fermented and aged in cement eggs; pale yellow medium-viscous appearance; nose of strong stony-brook minerality, quince, and orange peel; medium body and acidity, austere, but with a marsipan-spiced finish.
40 year-old vines, whole-bunches, fermented and aged in cement eggs; pale yellow medium-viscous appearance; nose of strong stony-brook minerality, quince, and orange peel; medium body and acidity, austere, but with a marsipan-spiced finish.
Oct 14th, 20222021 vintage. "Mule Blanche" is Jaboulet's white flagship Crozes-Hermitage, a blend of Marsanne and Roussanne from 40 years old estate vineyards. Expressive nose bursting with white fruit, flowers and fresh herbs. Bright and crisp fruit with mouthwatering acidity and a distinctive minerality. Very long minty finish. Hard to resist now, but should age well. Abv. 13% .
2021 vintage. "Mule Blanche" is Jaboulet's white flagship Crozes-Hermitage, a blend of Marsanne and Roussanne from 40 years old estate vineyards. Expressive nose bursting with white fruit, flowers and fresh herbs. Bright and crisp fruit with mouthwatering acidity and a distinctive minerality. Very long minty finish. Hard to resist now, but should age well. Abv. 13% .
Aug 15th, 2022
“All my wines tells a story” is quoted by Caroline Frey and the back label, and I do Iove this story from start to finish. Make it a winter staple and pair it with a French classic, such as Sole à la meunière or a Chicken with cream and mushroom sauce.
La Mule Blanche from Paul Jaboulet Aine is an equal blend of Marsanne and Rousanne. It present a Burgundian like expression but a bit riper profile. Ripe primary fruit with grilled lemon, juicy peaches, honey and buttercup that is supported by a foundation of nuts and crushed stones. A lovely texture on the palate with good weight and density that is balanced by a savoury and fresh base note that holds the wine togheter throughout the finish.
“All my wines tells a story” is quoted by Caroline Frey and the back label, and I do Iove this story from start to finish. Make it a winter staple and pair it with a French classic, such as Sole à la meunière or a Chicken with cream and mushroom sauce.
La Mule Blanche from Paul Jaboulet Aine is an equal blend of Marsanne and Rousanne. It present a Burgundian like expression but a bit riper profile. Ripe primary fruit with grilled lemon, juicy peaches, honey and buttercup that is supported by a foundation of nuts and crushed stones. A lovely texture on the palate with good weight and density that is balanced by a savoury and fresh base note that holds the wine togheter throughout the finish.
Blind Dinner, Open Theme; 12 Nov 2018 at Prairie Whale, Great Barrington, MA
Blind Dinner, Open Theme; 12 Nov 2018 at Prairie Whale, Great Barrington, MA
Nov 13th, 2018Paul Jaboulet Aine Dinner; 10 March 2018 at Chez Nous Bistro, Lee, MA
Paul Jaboulet Aine Dinner; 10 March 2018 at Chez Nous Bistro, Lee, MA
Mar 10th, 2018
Buttery and good viscosity, lots of citrus fruits and some white flowers
Buttery and good viscosity, lots of citrus fruits and some white flowers
Dec 25th, 2017
Lush fruit backed up by just enough acid.
Lush fruit backed up by just enough acid.
Jun 29th, 2016Textbook. Amazing complexity for a Crozes.
Textbook. Amazing complexity for a Crozes.
Jun 3rd, 2016