2007 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Parallèle 45 Côtes du Rhône
Parallèle 45 is one of the most venerable of French wines, a grenache and syrah blend from 25-year-old vines in the Rhone valley, and it’s usually something you can find for under $10 a bottle. This 2007 rendition is no departure from the house style, a burly wine with a big herbal punch — rosemary and thyme — atop a massively plummy core. It’s got legs to spare, a wine that never fails to surprise me with its immensity
Parallèle 45 is one of the most venerable of French wines, a grenache and syrah blend from 25-year-old vines in the Rhone valley, and it’s usually something you can find for under $10 a bottle.
This 2007 rendition is no departure from the house style, a burly wine with a big herbal punch — rosemary and thyme — atop a massively plummy core. It’s got legs to spare, a wine that never fails to surprise me with its immensity.
And yet, it’s still a simple, food-friendly wine that anyone should enjoy. Beware, though, you’ll want to mind your purple teeth.
B+ / $9 / jaboulet.com