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Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 Red 2023

Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 rouge 2023

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine|Organic

4.1/5 (15 customers)

91/100

James Suckling

round and supple

foodie

best-seller

“A must-try vintage”

“The Syrah’s notes of smoke and black pepper blend seamlessly with the Grenache’s richness and softer character in a very compelling way. The whole is built on a solid foundation of supple tannins that have been expertly crafted. The generous red fruit and hints of blackberries and summer flowers give it great appeal. ” (James Suckling 2025)

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Estate

Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Vintage

Parallèle 45

Vintage

2023

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

14.5%

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

2029

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 (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing high-quality wines—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.

Vinous

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

The Syrah’s notes of smoke and black pepper blend seamlessly with the Grenache’s richness and softer character in a very compelling way. The whole is underpinned by a solid foundation of supple tannins that have been expertly crafted. Generous red fruit and hints of blackberries and summer flowers give it great appeal. Made from organically grown grapes. Enjoy now or cell it.

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

4.1/5

based on 15 reviews