Côtes du Rhône

Côtes du Rhône

Parallele 45

Parallele 45

Red Wine

Red Wine

DESCRIPTION

History:
This Côtes du Rhône takes its name from the 45th North parallel which runs two kilometres from the cellars of Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné. In the village of Pont de l’Isère, a monument symbolises this line with the inscription: “the South begins here”. Our wine has had this name since the beginning of the 1950s.

Soil:
Shingle with clay, stony “argillaceous limestone” soil, pebbles.

Grape Variety:
60% Grenache ; 40% Syrah.

Age of the vines:
25 years.

Vinification:
Traditional vinification with long vatting, controlled fermentation temperatures.

Ageing:
In stainless steel tanks.

Yield:
45 hl/ha.

Tasting:
Colour:
Deep colour with an attractive brilliance.
Bouquet:
Elegant and aromatic, with red fruits blended with spices.
Palate:
Well-structured on rounded tannins, with a final spicy note.

Matching Food and Wine:
Grilled/roasted meats
Pot au feu
Cheese
“Perfect throughout the meal”

Serving Temperature:
16° to 18°.

Best enjoyed within: 
1 to 5 years.