Paul Jaboulet Aîné Parallèle 45 Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2023 in Brampton, ON

An unusually fragrant and lively white Cotes-du-Rhone that is generous and refreshing. White and yellow peach, apricot and ripe grapefruit aromas fill out the medium- to full-bodied palate. Long, quite zesty finish with a touch of grapefruit peel character. A cuvee of 38% viognier, 33% grenache blanc, 12% marsanne, 10% roussanne and 7% clairette. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Score - 92. (Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com, Jan. 7, 2025) An unusually fragrant and lively white Cotes-du-Rhone that is generous and refreshing. White and yellow peach, apricot and ripe grapefruit aromas fill out the medium- to full-bodied palate. Long, quite zesty finish with a touch of grapefruit peel character. A cuvee of 38% viognier, 33% grenache blanc, 12% marsanne, 10% roussanne and 7% clairette. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Score - 92. (Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com, Jan. 7, 2025) 750 mL bottle