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Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 Red 2022

Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 rouge 2022

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine|Organic

3.8/5 (6 customers)

91/100

James Suckling

15,5/20

Jancis Robinson

round and supple

best-seller

“A must-try vintage”

“A well-balanced, juicy, and fruity blend [...]. The nose reveals aromas of red berries, dried thyme, bay leaves, and a variety of baking spices, which carry through to a medium-bodied palate with silky tannins and a fine texture. This is a serious Côtes-du-Rhône with plenty of juicy, fun fruit and a hint of spice on the finish.” (James Suckling 2024)

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Estate

Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Vintage

Parallèle 45

Vintage

2022

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

53% Grenache, 37% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 3% Marselan, 2% Carignan

Regions

Clayey limestone soils and alluvial deposits composed of round pebbles

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

The Syrah is vinified separately using traditional methods, with a gentle maceration lasting three weeks; the other grape varieties are fermented together to develop color and tannins

Livestock farming

6 months in stainless steel and truncated cone tanks on fine lees

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Bright red dress

Nose

Expressive and intense, with aromas of ripe red fruits: strawberry, red currant, and floral notes (dried rose, peony)

Palate

A rich, fruity attack, an elegant structure, and a fresh finish

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with grilled meats, lasagna with Mediterranean vegetables, aged sheep’s milk cheeses, chocolate fondant...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2023 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

Caroline Frey diligently manages this valley institution. The changes she has implemented have never been more successful, both in the vineyard and in the winery. The red wines are clean, refined, and fresh with fruity aromas, while the whites are crisp and sophisticated. At the top of the range is the legendary Hermitage La-Chapelle, a masterful blend of Méal and Bessards, two of the hill’s most famous slopes.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Estates rated 1*Star (Rising stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

Founded in 1834, Paul Jaboulet Aîné remained a family-owned business until 2006, when it was acquired by the financial firm Frey. In addition to its wine trading business, which has significantly reduced its volumes, “PJA” owns the second-largest vineyard estate in Hermitage. Its 25 hectares (21 of red, four of white) occupy prime locations in Le Méal, Les Greffieux, Les Dionnières, Les Roucoules, and a few plots in Bessards at the far western edge 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 30,000 and 80,000 bottles of La Chapelle red are produced. Selection is based on the finesse of the tannins and depth. The middle and lower sections of the Méal hillside form the heart of the cuvée. After one year of aging, with 15 to 20% new oak, the less dense lots are set aside and become part of La Petite Chapelle (now called Maison Bleue), to be enjoyed within five to seven years.

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2023 guide) 15,5/20

About the wine:

A lovely nose of fresh, juicy strawberries—very inviting. The palate is juicy, rich, and spicy. Not very complex, with notes of raspberry seeds and blackberries. A fairly light style, with canned red berries, licorice, and spices.

Vinous

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

A well-balanced, juicy, and fruity blend of 53% Grenache, 37% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, 3% Marselan, and 2% Carignan. The nose reveals aromas of red berries, dried thyme, bay leaves, and a variety of baking spices, which carry through to a medium-bodied palate with silky tannins and a refined texture. This is a serious Côtes-du-Rhône with plenty of juicy, lively fruit and a hint of spice on the finish.

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

3.8/5

based on 6 reviews