Saint-Joseph Le Grand Pompée 2020

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Saint-Joseph Le Grand Pompée
2020

  • Organic
  • Vegan

$38.50

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.10
Product code
14095371
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$33.35
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Rhône Valley
Subregion
Northern Rhone
Appellation
Saint-Joseph
Varietal(s)
Syrah 100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
2,1 g/l
Closure type
Cork
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About this winery

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Product notes

The name of the Great Pompey is borrowed from Victor Hugo's "Legend of the Centuries": in the 9th century, the Great Pompey, a faithful friend of Charlemagne, fought alongside him against the Moors on the right bank of the Rhône. In this battle there remains a famous verse 'And of this wine that the Great Pompey loved'.

Production notes

The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted. Destemmed, crushed, they follow a maceration of 3 weeks with a delicate extraction of tannins by daily pumping over. Aging lasts 12 months in tapered French oak vats.

Tasting notes

Expressive and rich nose with concentrated aromas of ripe red fruits and spices. Le Grand Pompey reveals a harmonious and delicate palate. Pairings with rib steak and duck breast.