Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 rouge 2023

Name: Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 red 2023
Brand: Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Rating: 4 (7 reviews)

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine|Organic

Rhône

Red

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4/5 (7 customers)

91/100

James Suckling

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"An unmissable vintage".

"The smoke and black pepper notes of the Syrah intertwine with the fleshiness and softer personality of the Grenache in a very compelling way. The whole rests on a solid foundation of supple tannins that have been expertly crafted. Generous red fruits and hints of blackberry and summer flowers give it great appeal." (James Suckling 2025)

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...

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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.

Vinous A. Galloni

Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100

Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended

About the wine:

The smoky, black pepper notes of the Syrah intermingle with the fleshiness and softer personality of the Grenache in a very convincing way. The whole rests on a solid foundation of supple tannins that have been expertly crafted. Generous red fruits and hints of blackberries and summer flowers give it great appeal. Made from organically grown grapes. To enjoy or to keep.

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4/5

on 7 reviews