The Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné was created in 1834 through the magical conjunction of a fertile land on a hillside by the Rhone and a family with a passion for winemaking. Over the years, the Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné took ownership of the finest appellations of the northern Rhone Valley, including Hermitage and Crozes Hermitage, of course, but also Saint-Joseph, Cornas and Saint-Péray, and later, Côte Rôtie and Condrieu.
In 2006, the Freys, a family of long standing in the Champagne region and owners of Château La Lagune in Bordeaux, took over the Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné. Caroline, the eldest daughter of the family, who has a degree in oenology from Bordeaux, works with her teams using biodynamic methods in a single-minded quest for perfection. Their cutting-edge winemaking, combined with the scrupulous care given to vine growing in exceptional terroirs, leads to believe that the greatest vintages are yet to come.
The VINEUM Paul Jaboulet Aîné, in Tain-l'Hermitage, creates a cosy and stylish ambiance to discover the wines of the Rhone Valley, offering a wine-shop, wine-tasting space, wine-bar & restaurant. The wine collection of the VINEUM includes Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Crozes Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Cornas, Châteauneuf du Pape... all the wines of the Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné are available here, including the two renowned Hermitage 'La Chapelle' and 'Le Chevalier de Sterimberg'. To create the perfect tasting experience you can enjoy a gastronomic lunch, where the menu is designed to bring out all the flavours of regional wines. So, if you are looking for a fine wine and gastronomic introduction to the Rhone Valley traditions, Winerist recommends you a visit to the VINEUM Paul Jaboulet Aîné.