Paul Jaboulet Ainé Parallèle 45 Blanc 2015
Editor Rating
- Rated 4 stars
- Excellent
- Côtes du Rhône
- Reviewed by: Treve Ring
- Published on: May 7, 2018
- Last modified: May 7, 2018
Review Summary:
White florals, lemon blossom and verbena dominate this accessible blend from one of Northern Rhône's leading estates, first established in 1834. The Parallelès line, their 'entry level' tier, was named because the 45th parallel runs two kilometres from the domaine’s cellars near Tain L’Hermitage. This cuvée began in 1950 and represents the Jaboulet commitment to producing France’s finest Rhône value. The estate been under the purview of the Frey family for the past decade or so, and Caroline Frey is currently oenologist and proprietor. Biodynamically farmed, this is a blend of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Viognier and Bourboulenc averaging 20 years of age and from two family farms on the right side of the Rhone river. Succulent on the palate but streamlined in form, this was stainless formed and raised, with no MLF. Lean and lemony, with a palate padding of herbal oils and citrus cream, textural spicing, before a snappy, stony finish. Excellent value, this wine would rock with green curries, white-fleshed fish or scallops or spring pea risotto. House white, solved.