In 1834, a full 100 years before the introduction of the A.O.C. system, Antoine Jaboulet began to transform a sleepy region into one of the most important quality winegrowing terroirs in the world. Since that time, Paul Jaboulet Aîné has become the benchmark in the Northern Rhône, with the iconic Hermitage 'La Chapelle' being responsible for some of the greatest wines ever produced. Ten years ago, the Frey family purchased this historic property and committed tremendous effort and resources to improve upon the already legendary estate. They immediately started converting the estate vineyards to biodynamic principals and encouraging sustainable practices from every family grower they work with. With each successive vintage the purifying effects of these natural agricultural improvements can be felt and tasted. This is one of France's finest estates, the crown jewel of the Rhône Valley. Oenologist and proprietor Caroline Frey, alongside Winemaking Director Jacques Desvernois, are producing the authentic standard for quality Syrah across the Northern Rhône.
Farming Practice:Practicing Biodynamic
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Tasting Notes "Northern style Côtes du Rhône, with beautiful fresh Syrah character. Notes of wild berries, white pepper, lavender and cherries. This balanced red finishes with
Vinous Media 94 "(20% new oak) Bright violet. Highly perfumed, mineral-accented dark berries, cherry liqueur and candied violet on the nose. At once rich and energetic,
"A blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Cinsault and 10% Syrah, this racy rosé has some serious weight on the palate. Vinified as a “vin de
Jeb Dunnuck 97 “The finest vintage to date, better even than the stellar 2010, the 2015 Crozes-Hermitage Domaine De Thalabert is a gorgeous, deep, layered, and
Top 10 Cotes du Rhone Values "The 2009 Parallele 45 Cotes du Rhone is a fresh, berry fruit driven red with loads of soft, pure plum
Wine Spectator 96 Collectibles "Deceptively graceful at first, with a Burgundy-like perfume, this quickly delivers a torrent of fruit--blackberry, boysenberry and black currant--that cascades over itself,
"Clear golden colour. Rich and complex, very intense, with aromas of fresh white fruit (banana, pear, peach) and peardrops. Very rich and round, enlivened with
International Wine Cellar 90 "Deep ruby. Powerful dark berry and oak spice aromas are complicated by olive and cured tobacco. Very syrah, with sweet, focused cassis
Wine Advocate 88 "Always solid, the 2014 Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45 Rose is probably the best yet from this estate. Made from 50% Grenache, 40%
Wine News 90 "Purple hue. Deep, smoky aromas of blackberry and cedar have an oily edge. Balanced, very Northern Rhone flavors of mixed berries and smoked
International Wine Cellar 89 "Medium red. Red berry and cherry aromas complemented by smoked meat and fresh flowers. A graceful, restrained style, with bright, juicy red
Wine Enthusiast 90 "Jaboulets basic Crozes is a good value in 07, offering complex aromas of smoke, plum, black olive, horse sweat and cracked pepper framed
Wine Spectator 88 "A direct style, with a lightly firm cedar twinge framing the plum, blackberry and toast notes. Theres solid weight and depth, with a
Wine & Spirits 93 "As grand as Chateauneuf can be, this is simultaneously huge and graceful. The fruit feels as if it was infused with stones,
"The southern Rhône Valley was blessed by the heavens in 2010. Spring was normal and summer was warm and dry – but not excessively so
" Jaboulet Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 is a blend of Grenache and Syrah from vines averaging 25 years old. Sourced from vineyards throughout the
Robert Parker 90 "The 2010 Domaine de Pere et Fille Plan de Dieu Cotes du Rhone-Villages offers copious amounts of black fruits, strawberries and cherries in
Wine Spectator 88 "Direct, with plum and cherry compote notes and a flicker of fruitcake on the open, easy finish. Drink now." ~J.M. Vinous Media 88 "Deep ruby.
Wine Spectator 87 "Direct, with good weight and a rounded mouthfeel to the mix of green almond, fennel and yellow apple flavors. Shows a hint of
"The 2012 Parallèle 45 Côtes du Rhône is a fresh, medium bodied red driven by notes of black fruit and exotic spices with a rounded
Vinous Media 88 "Light yellow. White peach, melon and a hint of honey on the fragrant nose and in the mouth. Smooth and fleshy; a hint
Wine Advocate 87-88 "A soft, juicy and high quality effort that over-delivers, the 2014 Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45 gives up plenty of raspberry, pepper and
Vinous Media 89 "Nervy and precise on the nose and palate, showing blood orange and red currant qualities and a subtle floral touch. Chewy and nicely
Tasting Notes "Northern style Côtes du Rhône, with beautiful fresh Syrah character. Notes of wild berries, white pepper, lavender and cherries. This balanced red finishes with
Wine Advocate 88 "A blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Cinsault and 10% Syrah, the 2017 Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45 Rose comes across as significantly less