Paul Jaboulet Aine Domaine de Roure Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2018

In 1996, Paul Jaboulet Aîné became the proud custodian of the Domaine Raymond Roure, previously owned by the eponymous family. Situated in the north of Tain l'Hermitage, this estate encompasses a stunning 1.4-hectare valley, which reveals itself
as an incredible ecological habitat with tremendous potential. It is within this sanctuary that a second biodiverse refuge has been established. The entire vineyard is certified organic and cultivated with respect for the soil and the living ecosystem. Viticulture is
viewed as a long-term endeavour, a continuous quest to regenerate the environmental sphere, thus providing the means for terroir-driven fine wines to shine. The 4.5-hectare plot is situated on steep slopes with gradients varying between 10 and 40% at
an altitude of 220 metres. These granitic hillsides have light granite soils with large crystals, altered to saprolites, which are chemically weathered rock structures. These old vines were planted in 1945, yielding 25 to 35 hl/ha of concentrated juice. They are trained on stakes and manually cultivated.