Paul Jaboulet Aine Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45 Rouge 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Paul Jaboulet Aine
Label Name:
 
Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45 Rouge
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côtes du Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache 53%, Syrah 41%, Marselan 3%, Carignan 3% (blend; varietal mix varies by vintage).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 91 (2023). Retailer and critic scores typically 90–92; positive consumer reviews (Wine Society ~3. 78/5)

Tasting Note
Fresh red and black berries, black pepper and liquorice with subtle floral lift; medium-bodied, supple tannins and a spicy, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Charcuterie, grilled/roasted meats, steak tartare, moussaka, eggplant parmigiana; Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu/pork belly, spicy Sichuan dishes, teriyaki beef skewers.

Production Method
Hand‑picked fruit; mixed varieties co‑fermented with Grenache, Syrah vinified separately with ~3 weeks maceration; aged ~6 months on fine lees in stainless‑steel vats.

Vineyard Info
Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné, founded 1834, owned by the Frey family; vineyards farm organically with sustainable practices and modern regenerative approaches. Parallèle 45 is the house Côtes‑du‑Rhône classic.