Parallèle 45 Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc 2024
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France / Rhône
A classic since 1950, Parallèle 45 is the oldest Côtes du Rhône brand still in existence. Parallèle 45 is named after the 45th parallel, a famous circle of latitude that marks the midpoint between the equator and the North Pole. It is known as the ""Latitude of Great Wines"" and passes over the cellars of Paul Jaboulet Aîné.
The Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette, and Marsanne grapes for Parallèle 45 Blanc are farmed organically. They grow on 40-year-old vines in clayey limestone and alluvial deposits composed of round pebbles. The grapes are destemmed, crushed, and undergo fermentation. The wine is then aged for 6 months in stainless steel vats on fine lees.
Harvest Note
An exceptionally mild and dry winter was followed by a spring with abundant rainfall, replenishing water reserves. Budburst, which occurred very early due to high temperatures, was slowed down by a cool and humid May, aligning flowering with the previous year. The summer was a mix of heat and humidity, with véraison beginning in early August. Despite a high risk of mildew in the spring, the vines developed without water stress. The summer warmth allowed for a rapid and even ripening of the grapes.
Tasting Note
A fruity and crisp white wine with notes of mango, peach, apricot, lemon and white flowers
Technical Data
GRAPES: Viognier (30%), Grenache Blanc (30%), Roussanne (20%), Marsanne (15%), Clairette (5%)
APPELLATION: Côtes du Rhône AOC
PH: 3.45
ACIDITY: 3.1
ABV: 13.1%
AGING: 6 months on fine lees in stainless steel vats
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: No
Unique Selling Points
- Named after the 45th parallel, a circle of latitude that passes over Jaboulet cellars
- A classic since 1950 - the oldest Côtes du Rhône brand still in existence
- Fruit forward, approachable, and best enjoyed young
- Grapes are farmed organically
"What makes a great wine, what makes it inimitable and constant, is the terroir in which it is born."
Caroline Frey, Winemaker
