Parallele 45 Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, charcuterie boards, rustic beef stews
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after the 45th parallel north, which runs just two kilometers from the Jaboulet cellars in Tain-l'Hermitage, Parallle 45 has served as a global ambassador for the Ctes du Rhne appellation since its first release in the 1950s. This legendary boundary line marks the transition into the sun-drenched south of France, a terroir reflected in the wine's vibrant and generous character. Crafted primarily from Grenache and Syrah sourced from vineyards with clay, limestone, and stony soils, the wine is vinified in stainless steel and concrete vats to preserve its bright, spicy berry fruit and approachable structure. It stands as a historic benchmark for everyday Rhne elegance, combining the structure of the north with the warmth of the south.
🍾 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 60%, Syrah 40%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%