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 "A beautifully fresh and mineral driven Rhône rosé with floral notes of wild berries, white pepper, and cherries. This exquisitely balanced rosé is
Tasting Notes "Enticing apricot, anise and yellow apple fruit flavors bounce through, with a plump, unctuous feel on the finish. A textbook, unadorned example of Viognier.”" The
Decanter 90 Deep red cherry and spiced berry notes on the nose. This has a nice mouthfeel where the soft tannins subtly coat the mouth.
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
Wine Spectator 90 "Enticing apricot, anise and yellow apple fruit flavors bounce through, with a plump, unctuous feel on the finish. A textbook, unadorned example of
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,
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
Description: The name originates from the 45th North parallel, which runs two kilometers from the domaine’s cellars near Tain L’Hermitage. This cuvée began in 1950 and
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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
"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
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
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 "Always solid, the 2014 Cotes du Rhone Parallele 45 Rose is probably the best yet from this estate. Made from 50% Grenache, 40%
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
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
"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
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.
" Jaboulet Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 is a blend of Grenache and Syrah from vines averaging 25 years old. Sourced from vineyards throughout the
"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
"The southern Rhône Valley was blessed by the heavens in 2010. Spring was normal and summer was warm and dry – but not excessively so
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
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 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