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Buy OnlineA classic since 1950, Parallèle 45 is the oldest Côtes du Rhône brand still in existence. Parallèle 45 is named after the 45th parallel, a famous circle of latitude that passes over the cellars of Paul Jaboulet Aîné. It is known as the “Latitude of Great Wines”, crossing over Willamette Valley in Oregon, Bordeaux in France, Piedmont in Italy, and of course the Rhône Valley in France.
The grapes for Parallèle 45 are farmed organically. They grow on 40-year-old vines in clayey limestone and alluvial deposits composed of round pebbles. The grapes are destemmed, crushed, and the juice undergoes fermentation. The wine is then aged for 6 months in stainless steel vats.
Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"Parallèle 45 is named after the famous latitude where great wines are born worldwide. It spans across France and passes over the cellars of Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné.
Deep garnet-red colour. The nose is expressive and rich with aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry) combined with floral and spicy notes. On the palate, this Côtes du Rhône has a fresh, delicious attack with good balance and supple tannins. Notes of red fruit carry through to the finish.
Hand-picked at maturity. The mixed grape varieties are co-fermented with the grenache to fix the colour and the tannins. Syrah is vinified separately with maceration and soft extraction that last about 3 weeks. Aged for 6 months in stainless steel vats and truncated cone-shaped vats on fine lees."
Reviews for previous vintages below…
5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, December 2022 (2020 Vintage)
"Beautifully ripe and inviting, the bouquet shows dark plum, sweet cherry, mixed spice and assorted nut aromas on the nose. The palate is equally attractive with excellent weight and succulent fruit flavours well framed by fine silky tannins, offering terrific drinking. At its best: now to 2027."
