Cotes Parallele 45 Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2–5 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, charcuterie platters, rustic beef stews
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after the 45th parallel north, which passes just two kilometers from the cellars of Paul Jaboulet Aîné in Tain-l'Hermitage, this historic cuvée has served as a benchmark for the Côtes du Rhône appellation since its creation in 1950. The 45th parallel is celebrated as the symbolic boundary where the climate transitions to the warm, sun-drenched Mediterranean south. Crafted from vines grown on clay, limestone, and gravelly soils, this wine blends the rich, spicy warmth of Grenache with the structured, dark-fruit character of Syrah. To preserve its vibrant fruit profile and approachable structure, the wine is vinified and aged in stainless steel and concrete vats, delivering a classic, terroir-driven Rhône experience.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1834 by Antoine Jaboulet, Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné is one of the most revered estates in the Rhône Valley, situated along the storied slopes of Tain-l'Hermitage. Since 2006, the maison has entered a dynamic era under the leadership of the Frey family, with viticulturist and winemaker Caroline Frey converting the prized terroirs entirely to organic and biodynamic cultivation. The house is universally acclaimed for crafting benchmark Rhône expressions, most famously the legendary Hermitage 'La Chapelle' and the iconic 'Domaine de Thalabert' Crozes-Hermitage, alongside vibrant Côtes du Rhône cuvées like the 'Parallèle 45' range. Combining precision cellar craft with an unwavering commitment to parcel-specific biodiversity, Paul Jaboulet Aîné produces structured, age-worthy Syrahs and elegant, aromatic white wines that epitomize the grand cru heritage of the region.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Grenache, Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5% - 14%