COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Marselan
PRODUCER
Paul Jaboulet Aîné
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Parallèle 45 by Paul Jaboulet Aîné is a historic Côtes du Rhône red wine, first created in 1950. Its name is inspired by the 45th parallel north, a latitude recognized for its excellent wine-growing conditions, which passes very close to the Jaboulet Aîné cellars. The estate, founded in 1834, has been under the stewardship of the Frey family since 2006, with a strong focus on organic and biodynamic farming practices led by winemaker Caroline Frey. This commitment to sustainability is reflected in the wine's organic certification. The grapes are sourced from vines averaging 40 years old, grown in clay-limestone soils with rounded pebbles, typical of the Rhône Valley.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the 45th parallel north, a prime latitude for winegrowing.
Fact 02
The oldest Côtes du Rhône brand still in existence, dating back to 1950.
Fact 03
Certified organic, reflecting a commitment to sustainable viticulture.
Fact 04
The estate has been owned by the Frey family since 2006.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Parallèle 45 Rouge involves careful vineyard management and specific winemaking techniques. Grapes are hand-harvested at peak ripeness. For the blend, Grenache is co-fermented with other varieties to enhance color and tannins. Syrah is vinified separately with a maceration period of approximately three weeks, focusing on gentle extraction. After fermentation, the wine matures for about six months in stainless steel tanks and truncated cone-shaped vats, resting on its fine lees. This process aims to preserve the wine's fruit-forward character and freshness.
