Paul Jaboulet Aîné - Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 rouge 2025
91/100
James Suckling
91/100
Wine Enthusiast
15/20
Jancis Robinson
"A must-try vintage"
A classic since 1950, the Parallèle 45 cuvée is celebrated worldwide for its exceptional quality and generous character. It takes its name from the famous latitude where the world’s greatest wines are born. It crosses France and passes through the cellars of Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné. Richness and generosity are the hallmarks of this wine. The blend of Syrah and Grenache reveals fruity aromas, subtly enhanced by a selection of grape varieties with spicy notes, resulting in a refreshing finish.
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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 fruity, indulgent attack, an elegant structure, and a fresh finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2031
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with grilled meats, lasagna with Mediterranean vegetables, aged sheep's-milk cheeses, chocolate fondant...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French winemaking)
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 fresh 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 - 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 Bessards plots at the far western edge of the hillside. Until the early 1990s, this historic estate 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—the less dense lots are set aside and go into La Petite Chapelle (now called Maison Bleue), which should be enjoyed within five to seven years.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2026 guide) 91/100 (2024 vintage)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 15/20 (2024 vintage)
Vinous
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2026 guide) 91/100 (2024 vintage)
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
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