PAUL JABOULET

Paul Jaboulet Aîné is a historic and prestigious winery located in the Rhône Valley of France. Founded in 1834 by Antoine Jaboulet in Tain l’Hermitage, the estate has been instrumental in shaping the wine landscape of the region and has gained international recognition for producing high-quality wines .  

The winery’s flagship wine, Hermitage La Chapelle, is one of the most iconic wines of the 20th century, with the 1961 vintage considered among the “12 mythical wines” . This wine owes its name to the famous little Sainte Christophe chapel which overlooks the Hermitage vineyards .  

In 2006, the Frey family, known for their ownership of Château La Lagune in Bordeaux, acquired Paul Jaboulet Aîné. Caroline Frey, an accomplished oenologist, took over the management and implemented significant changes, including a switch to organic and biodynamic farming practices . Under her leadership, the estate has returned to the top tier of Rhône producers .  

Today, Paul Jaboulet Aîné oversees an exceptional heritage that brings together the most famous terroirs of the northern Rhône Valley, including Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Cornas, and Saint-Péray . The estate continues to produce wines that embody the greatness of Rhône terroir with mastery and soul .