Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 rouge 2023
Rhône
Red
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Drink or Keep
91/100
James Suckling
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15,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"An unmissable vintage".
A classic since 1950, Cuvée Parallèle 45 is celebrated the world over for its exceptional quality and generous character. It takes its name from the famous latitude where the world's great wines are born. It crosses France and passes through the cellars of Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné. Gourmandise and generosity are the watchwords of this wine. The Syrah & Grenache alliance reveals fruity aromas, subtly enhanced by a selection of grape varieties with spicy notes for a fresh finish.
Features
Estate
Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Cuvée
Parallèle 45
Vintage
2023
Designation
Côtes du Rhône
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
53% Grenache, 37% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 3% Marselan, 2% Carignan
Terroirs
Clayey limestone soils and alluvial deposits composed of round pebbles
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Syrah is vinified separately in the traditional way with a delicate 3-week maceration, while the other grape varieties are fermented together to fix color and tannins.
Breeding
6 months in stainless steel and truncated-cone tanks on fine lees
Alcohol content
14.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright red colour
Nose
Expressive and intense, aromas of ripe red fruit: strawberry, redcurrant, floral notes (dried rose, peony).
Mouth
Fruity, greedy attack, elegant structure, fresh finish
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled meats, lasagne with Mediterranean vegetables, mature sheep's milk cheeses, chocolate fondant...
Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Côtes du Rhône
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
Caroline Frey diligently manages this valley institution. The changes she has undertaken have never been more fruitful, both in the vineyard and in the winery. The red wines are refined, refined and fresh in their fruit flavors, while the whites are fresh and sophisticated. At the top of the range, the mythical Hermitage La Chapelle, a skilful blend of Méal and Bessard, two of the hill's most famous slopes.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Estates rated 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Founded in 1834, Paul Jaboulet Aîné remained a family business until 2006, when it was bought out by the Frey finance company. Alongside its trading activity, which has significantly reduced volumes, "PJA" owns the second largest vineyard estate in Hermitage. Its 25 ha (21 reds, four whites) have pride of place in Le Méal, Les Greffieux, Les Dionnières, Les Roucoules and a few Bessards at the far western end of the hillside. Until the early 1990s, this institution produced some of the world's most legendary Syrahs, including La Chapelle, a blend of aged Syrahs. Depending on the vintage, between 30 and 80,000 bottles of La Chapelle red are produced. Selection is based on tannin finesse and depth. The middle and lower slopes of the Méal constitute the heart of the cuvée. After a year's ageing, with 15-20% new barrels, the less dense lots are discarded and enter La Petite Chapelle (now called Maison Bleue), to be drunk within five to seven years.
Jancis Robinson
Rated wine (guide 2023) 15.5/20 (Vintage 2022)
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated (guide 2024) 91/100 (Vintage 2022)
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Customer reviews
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