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Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 White 2024

Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 blanc 2024

Côtes du Rhône|White wine|Organic

3.9/5 (15 customers)

91/100

Decanter

15,5/20

Jancis Robinson

white fruits

nice acidity

appetizer

asparagus

"A must-have that everyone will love!"

"This delicious, decadent white blend, from a highly renowned producer, takes its name from the vineyard's location on the 45th parallel. Made from organically grown grapes, it combines exotic notes of apricot, frangipani, white peach, and candied lime zest with a sumptuous creaminess balanced by an impressive mineral freshness.” (Decanter 2025)

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Estate

Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Vintage

Parallèle 45

Vintage

2024

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

38% Viognier, 33% Grenache blanc, 12% Marsanne, 10% Roussanne, 7% Clairette

Terroirs

Clayey limestone and alluvial deposits composed of round pebbles

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Making

Direct pressing upon receipt of the grapes, followed by alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 10 to 15 days

Livestock Farming

Aged on fine lees in stainless steel tanks for 6 months

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A crystal-clear color with silvery highlights

Nose

Intense and aromatic, with notes of white flowers and fruits such as apricot

Palate

Full-bodied, balanced by a lovely freshness, fruity

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2027

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a haddock puff pastry with herbs, salmon with sorrel, or a curry mussel fricassee...

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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 long-standing estate in the valley. 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.

Decanter

Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

This delicious, decadent white blend, from a highly renowned producer, takes its name from the vineyard’s location on the 45th parallel. Made from organically grown grapes, it combines exotic notes of apricot, frangipani, white peach, and candied lime zest with a sumptuous creaminess balanced by an impressive mineral freshness.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / 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 high-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 seen a significant reduction in volume—"PJA" owns the second-largest vineyard estate in Hermitage. Its 25 hectares (21 of red, 4 of white) are located in prime spots 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 red La Chapelle are produced. Selection is based on the finesse of the tannins and the wine’s 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 barrels, the less dense lots are set aside and used in La Petite Chapelle (now called Maison Bleue), which is best enjoyed within five to seven years.

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2025 guide) 15,5/20

About the wine:

Freshness, a powdery texture, and a fragrance of acacia blossoms and floral talc with a hint of lily. The sweetness of marshmallow with a touch of ground ginger and pears.

Vinous

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

James Suckling

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

Customer Rating

3.9/5

based on 15 reviews