Paul Jaboulet Aîné
La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
2006 vintage. The first vintage for Caroline Frey to be in charge. This shows beautifully now for a wine that was totally underrated by Robert Parker on release.While it may not have the depth and power of the greatest vintages of this iconic wine, this 2006 is a terrific wine in it's own right. Complex nose with spices, black fruit, tobacco and cedar. In the mouth it is beautifully balanced with bright acidity embracing layers of black fruit and spices and velvety tannin. Impressive length too. Abv. 14%.
2006 vintage. The first vintage for Caroline Frey to be in charge. This shows beautifully now for a wine that was totally underrated by Robert Parker on release.While it may not have the depth and power of the greatest vintages of this iconic wine, this 2006 is a terrific wine in it's own right. Complex nose with spices, black fruit, tobacco and cedar. In the mouth it is beautifully balanced with bright acidity embracing layers of black fruit and spices and velvety tannin. Impressive length too. Abv. 14%.
Sep 6th, 2022
Taken from what was generally a tough vintage in the Northern Rhone, the 1997 ‘La Chapelle’ Hermitage is a striking rendition at more than twenty years of age. Bulls blood, iodine, red cherry puree and crushed mint flavors provide some serious refinement. Silky throughout, this will continue to evolve over the next five to ten years — but is marvelous right now. Drink 2019-2025- 93
Taken from what was generally a tough vintage in the Northern Rhone, the 1997 ‘La Chapelle’ Hermitage is a striking rendition at more than twenty years of age. Bulls blood, iodine, red cherry puree and crushed mint flavors provide some serious refinement. Silky throughout, this will continue to evolve over the next five to ten years — but is marvelous right now. Drink 2019-2025- 93
Feb 18th, 2019Plump and bold and tasty
Plump and bold and tasty
Feb 3rd, 2019The beautiful fruit of the vintage very elegant and complex nice juice .
The beautiful fruit of the vintage very elegant and complex nice juice .
Jul 16th, 2018Pretty tender - giving up its fund to a glorious aroma - wax, dried fruits potpourri - svelte and very long flavors. Great with aged cheeses
Pretty tender - giving up its fund to a glorious aroma - wax, dried fruits potpourri - svelte and very long flavors. Great with aged cheeses
Apr 24th, 2018
Geez...they mis-identified this wine! Will wait til they figure it out!
Geez...they mis-identified this wine! Will wait til they figure it out!
Dec 9th, 2015
Spice, leather, black fruit, black olive. A bit on the down side but still cery good after 3 decades.
Spice, leather, black fruit, black olive. A bit on the down side but still cery good after 3 decades.
Feb 24th, 2015
A bit over the hill...
A bit over the hill...
Dec 18th, 2014White version of #PaulJabouletAnee #Hermitage always impresses me as one of the best #French #wines made!Intoxicating baba au rum nose,rich eloquent palate and lasting aromatic sweet vanilla&clove aftertaste
White version of #PaulJabouletAnee #Hermitage always impresses me as one of the best #French #wines made!Intoxicating baba au rum nose,rich eloquent palate and lasting aromatic sweet vanilla&clove aftertaste
Aug 16th, 2014