Parallele 45 Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, roasted chicken with herbs, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Parallèle 45 takes its name from the 45th parallel north, which passes just two kilometers from the historic cellars of Paul Jaboulet Aîné in Tain-l'Hermitage. Since its introduction, this cuvée has served as a classic, reliable benchmark for the Côtes du Rhône appellation. The white expression is crafted from a blend of traditional regional varieties, primarily Grenache Blanc and Marsanne, grown on clay-limestone soils. To preserve its vibrant aromatics and crisp acidity, the wine is vinified and aged entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. This approach yields an incredibly fresh, expressive white wine defined by notes of white peach, citrus blossom, and a clean, mineral-driven finish that captures the sun-drenched terroir of the Rhône.
🍾 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 Blanc, Marsanne, Viognier, Bourboulenc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%