For almost two centuries, the Jaboulet family has shared a common passion for the Rhone Valley, its history, its terroir, its exceptional people and wines.

In 1834, Antoine Jaboulet started working the land on the hills of Hermitage. Through his hard work and passion, he was able to produce a wine of exceptional quality. The business was passed on to his sons Henri and Paul, with the latter later giving his name to the company.

Since then, the generations have continued to succeed one another until in January 2006, the Frey family, longstanding winemakers in Champagne and owners of Chateau La Lagune in Bordeaux, acquired Maison Paul Jaboulet Aine thus adding to its portfolio of prestigious names.

The company’s hundred or so hectares of vineyards are tended with the greatest possible care. The wide diversity of terroirs and the influence of micro-climates favor the production of Syrah, the principal variety and the sole red grape, while Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier are used for the white wines.

Jaboulet wines represent generations of hard work and a passion for excellence and these values are adhered to by an unswerving commitment to improving vineyards, and through strategic acquisitions and work in the cellars, while respecting the environment at the same time.

The 2016 Paul Jaboulet Aine St Joseph Domaine de Croix des Vignes, a Syrah from the Northern Rhone region of France, is a red wine with a 13.5% alcohol content and sealed with a cork. This wine has garnered significant praise from professional reviewers, reflecting its high quality and appeal.

Jeb Dunnuck rated this wine 93+, highlighting its medium ruby color and the classic granite notes that define its profile. Dunnuck describes it as having "black raspberries, crushed rocks, graphite, and violets, with subtle hints of bacon fat rounding out the bouquet." He further notes its "textured, rounded, and supple" character with "integrated acidity," calling it "another winner from this estate that will keep for a decade or more" (jebdunnuck.com, 12/20/2018).

Vinous also awarded this wine a score of 93. Josh Raynolds from Vinous describes the wine as "inky ruby" with "expressive dark fruit aromas" and elements of "candied flowers, olive and candied licorice." He appreciates the "bright mineral nuance" that adds vivacity and praises its "fleshy and open-knit" nature. Raynolds mentions that the wine offers "appealingly sweet blueberry and cassis flavors that show very good depth as well as energy and spicy lift." He concludes by noting the wine's "very long and smooth" finish, where "gentle tannins play nicely with the wine's plush fruit" (Vinous, 9/1/2019).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, through reviewer JC, rated this wine at 92. The review emphasizes the "red-fruited" nature of the wine, featuring "cherry and olive notes." JC describes it as "rich and velvety across the medium to full-bodied mid-palate," which then turns "crisp and tart on the finish." The recommendation is to drink this wine now through 2030 (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 10/31/2018).

Overall, the 2016 Paul Jaboulet Aine St Joseph Domaine de Croix des Vignes is celebrated for its complexity, balance, and potential for aging. Each review underscores its rich fruit profile and well-integrated structure, making it a noteworthy choice for enthusiasts of Northern Rhone Syrah.