Parallele 45 Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled chicken, charcuterie, Mediterranean salads
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after the 45th parallel north, which runs just two kilometers from the cellars of Paul Jaboulet Aine, this iconic Cotes du Rhone Rose has been a symbol of the region's vibrant, accessible winemaking tradition since its first vintage in the mid-20th century. Legend has it that the 45th parallel marks the official transition into the sunny south of France, where the Mediterranean influence begins to shape the terroir. Sourced from carefully selected vineyards across the southern Rhone, this rose is crafted primarily from Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah. The grapes undergo direct pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats, preserving the bright, fresh red berry aromas and delicate floral notes that define this classic, dry southern French rose.
🍾 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, Cinsault, Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%