Tasty and affordable, we review the Paul Jaboulet Aîné Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45.
60% Grenache and 40% Syrah made from organically grown grapes right next to Chateauneuf du Pape in the Rhone Valley of France.
Sample submitted for review. The wine has an SRP of $12 is available for as low as $10.
From the winery:
This Cotes du Rhone takes its name from the 45th North parallel which runs two kilometres from the cellars of Maison Paul Jaboulet Aine In the village of Pont de l’Isere, a monument symbolises this line with the inscription: “the South begins here”. The wine has had this name since the beginning of the 1950s. 60% Grenache; 40% Syrah.
Northern style Cotes du Rhone, with beautiful fresh Syrah character. Notes of wild berries, white pepper, lavender and cherries. This balanced red finishes with incredibly juicy Grenache love.
14% Alcohol
We love a good Rhone wine, especially those that deliver for just $10. And today’s example comes from the well-respected Paul Jaboulet Aîné, who produces the renowned Hermitage La Chapelle bottling that routinely retails for around $200 a bottle for recent vintages and much more for older ones. Let’s check out how this $10 bottle tastes!
The 2021 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Parallele 45 Cotes du Rhone opens with a pleasing black cherry and red berry aromas plus lovely touches of black pepper, cedar, licorice and spice. It’s quite a nice start, especially for a $10 wine.
Taking a sip reveals a fresh, tasty Cotes du Rhone that is just a pleasure to drink. It’s not overly complex but it is very well balanced and very pleasing. The medium-bodied wine features similar flavors to the nose with a bit more licorice and spice in the mouth.
It ends dry, a bit grippy and with good length. We thought it was at its best on day 1. This is a great wine for the price!
2021 Paul Jaboulet Aine Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45
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