Paul Jaboulet-Aîné : Parallèle 45 2022

A well-rounded, juicy and fruit-driven blend of 53% grenache, 37% syrah, 5% mourvèdre, 3% marselan and 2% carignan. It shows red berries, dried thyme, bay leaves and loads of baking spices on the nose, following through to a medium body with silky tannins and texture. It's a serious Côtes-du-Rhône with plenty of fun and juicy fruit and a kick of spices lifting the finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

The 2022 Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 is juicy and elegant, with pretty red and black fruits and some peppery, garrigue-like notes in a charming, supple, incredibly elegant profile. Mostly Grenache with smaller amounts of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Marselan, and Carignan, it's well worth enjoying over the coming 3-5 years.