Paul Jaboulet Aine Mule Blanche Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2017 (750ML)

94 WA / 92 JD / 92 VM

A barrel-fermented blend of 50% Marsanne and 50% Roussanne, the 2017 Crozes Hermitage Domaine Mule Blanche is a terrific example of what those varieties can do when they're grown in the right location and vinified with care. Gentle toasted grain scents waft from the glass, along with notes of marshmallow and melon. It's full-bodied and richly textured, with notes of pineapple, crème brûlée and citrus on the long finish. - Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate

From the Thalabert estate, which is mostly rolled stone terroirs, the 2017 Crozes Hermitage Crozes Hermitage Mule Blanche checks in as equal parts Marsanne and Roussanne that was brought up in demi-muids (a small part new) and cement tanks. It offers a fresh, vibrant, slightly exotic style in its white flowers, lime blossom, and white peach aromas and flavors. Fresh, vibrant and pure, with a touch of Sauvignon character, it’s nevertheless beautifully concentrated, deep, and layered. - Jeb Dunnuck

Limpid straw-yellow. Ripe orchard and pit fruits on the mineral-tinged nose, along with an orange pith nuance that adds lift and focus. Concentrated, focused and gently sweet, offering juicy white peach, pear and honeysuckle flavors that become spicier as the wine opens up. A spicy quality emerges slowly on the sharply focused, tenacious finish, which echoes the mineral and floral notes. - Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media