Jaboulet & Perrin! Nicolas Jaboulet Nicolas Jaboulet, one of the most famous North Rhône wine producers, will release his first wine resulting from the joint venture with the Perrin family of Château Beaucastel. It is Nicolas' first project since leaving the Paul Jaboulet Aîné family empire, which owns the mythical, iconic Hermitage La Kapelle, in early 2009. In this family business he worked for a long time as sales manager. Since 2006, Paul Jaboulet Aîné has belonged to the Frey family from Château La Lagoon in Bordeaux and the only original family member left is Frederic Jaboulet (France and Export Director). Perrin family Château Beaucastel, owned by the Perrin family, is one of the leading estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. They own vineyards throughout the South Rhône such as Vinsobres, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Cairanne and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The new joint operation will market its wines under the name Nicolas Jaboulet, Perrin Frères. Due to a strict selection, only small quantities of each wine are produced - between 3,000 and 10,000 bottles per vintage. Marc Perrin, one of the four Perrin brothers involved in the project, says: "We have had an interest in the North Rhône for a long time, but wanted to separate this from our other winemaking activities. Now we have finally got the opportunity we have been waiting for ." The first four wines - all vintage 2007 - are called Hermitage Rouge, Hermitage Blanc, Côte Rotie and Saint-Joseph. They're coming onto the market right now. Nicolas Jaboulet says: "We are starting with just four appellations, but will be looking for Cornas and Cordes-Hermitage in the future". maître philippe Maître Philippe sells Saint-Joseph almost exclusively because it goes well with cheese and meat and can be drunk straight away. The other three are great storage wines that we can of course also order for you. Ask in store for prices. All wines are delivered in wooden boxes of 6. Saint Joseph 2007 (100% Syrah) Strong and rich on the nose with wild dark fruits such as blueberries and blackcurrants. Typical aromas of Syrah on a granite floor: violets, graphite and bacon. In the mouth it is extensive with gentle tannins. The finale repeats the dark fruits. This strong wine impresses with a beautiful elegance. Enjoy it now. The bottle (75 cl. ) costs €19.90 Download the Press Revue Wine Spectator as a pdf Download the information sheet Saint-Joseph 2007 as a pdf Download the Crozes-Hermitage 2009 leaflet as a pdf Download the Côte Rotie 2007 information sheet as a pdf

The Château Miraval is tucked away in its own valley in the old village of Correns - incidentally the oldest organic village in France - and covers 500 hectares. The magnificent chateau sits in a basin surrounded by ancient woods, olive groves, vineyards and abundant water supplies. The healthy wildlife combined with the beautiful Provençal climate and the quality of the Mediterranean way of life make it an enchanting oasis. Miraval's exclusive location embodies an exceptional terroir. Terroir is the expression of the soil, climate and history of the land - the essence of wine. The vineyards are at an altitude of 350 meters and enjoy warm, sunny days and cool nights. It brings freshness and balance to the wines. Today, the Château Miraval is owned by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie and the cultivation, aging, control and distribution of the wines is carried out by the Perrin family of the Château de Beaucastel. The release of the Miraval red and white is planned for September 2013 and next year 2014 there will be a Grand Vin in white and red. The natural clay and limestone soil composition allows for an important water supply while allowing excess water to be drained. It is very important for healthy grape ripening. Miraval sits at the foot of the Via Aurelia - an extensive route built to accommodate Roman expansion in the 3rd century BC. BC - symbolizing centuries of history. After Celtic settlement and Roman occupation, the estate served as a refuge for monastic practice and as the home of members of the French court from the 14th century. In 1970, the well-known jazz pianist and composer Jacques Loussier bought Château Miraval and turned it into the Le Studio de Miraval recording studio. A number of well-known musicians have come here, such as Pink Floyd, Sting, Sade, The Cranberries and the Gipsy Kings.