Paul Jaboulet-Aîné : Parallèle 45 2023

Smoke and earth underscore the generous notes of cherry and sweet, toasty oak in this plush, enjoyable red. A crowd-pleaser, with nice character and graphite energy. There's a snappy edge to the satisfying finish. Grenache, Syrah, Marselan and Carignan. Drink now. 8,000 cases imported.

The smoke and black pepper notes of syrah are intertwined with the fleshiness and mellower personality of the grenache grape in a very convincing manner. Behind this is a solid base of supple tannins that has been expertly crafted. The generous red fruit and touches of blackberries and summer flowers give this a lot of appeal. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.