The 2019 Paul Jaboulet Aine Crozes Hermitage Thalabert is a Syrah hailing from the Crozes Hermitage appellation in Northern Rhone, France. This red wine is produced by Paul Jaboulet Aine and comes sealed with a cork closure. With an alcohol content of 15.0%, this wine is known for its rich and full-bodied profile.
James Suckling rates this wine at 92 points, highlighting its "warm richness" and "full-bodied and layered" texture. He describes it as having "round, chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish," but notes that it "needs time to soften" and recommends trying it after 2023.
Jeb Dunnuck also gives this Syrah a respectable score of 91 points. He notes its "earthy dark fruits, ground pepper, and violet aromatics" and describes its profile as "medium to full-bodied, fresh, and focused." Dunnuck mentions that it "lacks mid-palate density but does have ripe tannins," and is curious to see how it evolves with a few years of bottle age.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate offers a slightly higher score of 93 points, emphasizing that the wine has improved with additional elevage. Joe Czerwinski describes it as "big, rich, dark-fruited, and almost tarry," yet "pleasantly velvety" with "savory notes of scorched wood and black olive tapenade that linger on the finish."
Vinous also rates the wine at 92 points, with Josh Raynolds providing a detailed tasting note. He describes the wine as "saturated ruby" with "smoke-accented cherry, blackberry, and lavender aromas." The flavors are "plush black and blue fruit, olive, and cola," and the finish is "youthfully tannic" with "building spiciness and resonating blue fruit and floral notes."
Wine Spectator gives this wine a score of 91 points, praising its "fresh boysenberry and black pepper-dusted plum flavors" and noting hints of "smoked bacon, charred cedar, and mocha." J.M. characterizes it as "pure and polished," recommending it for drinking now through 2030.
The 2019 Paul Jaboulet Aine Crozes Hermitage Thalabert Syrah is a robust and multifaceted wine, with high praise from multiple reviewers for its complex flavor profile and potential for aging.