Paul Jaboulet Aîné
La Petite Chapelle Hermitage Syrah
Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
2013 vintage. The second wine of La Chapelle, that is now named " Maison Bleue", but an excellent wine in its own right. At 9 years old this is absolutely gorgeous with an expressive nose of blackberries, wild flowers, pepper and leather, enhanced by a subtle smokiness. In the mouth it combines power with elegance, with pure fruit, subtle spices, silky tannins and great length. Terrific value if the mythical La Chappelle doesn't fit your budget. Abv. 13,5%
2013 vintage. The second wine of La Chapelle, that is now named " Maison Bleue", but an excellent wine in its own right. At 9 years old this is absolutely gorgeous with an expressive nose of blackberries, wild flowers, pepper and leather, enhanced by a subtle smokiness. In the mouth it combines power with elegance, with pure fruit, subtle spices, silky tannins and great length. Terrific value if the mythical La Chappelle doesn't fit your budget. Abv. 13,5%
Oct 18th, 2022
Vintage 2003 | lots of character, paired with a truffle burger
Vintage 2003 | lots of character, paired with a truffle burger
Oct 7th, 2022
Great bottle with the family last week. So fun to watch my parents, Dad especially, have their “ah-ha” Syrah moment. It was showing beautifully, the ripeness of the fruit, the secondary pepper, savory, smokey, meaty character that comes from Syrah in this part of the world, and the great bottle development notes of sweet tobacco, leather, and exotic spices. Cooperage was integrated and well managed. Wish I had better notes but oh well. Pretty slamming “second wine” IMO
Great bottle with the family last week. So fun to watch my parents, Dad especially, have their “ah-ha” Syrah moment. It was showing beautifully, the ripeness of the fruit, the secondary pepper, savory, smokey, meaty character that comes from Syrah in this part of the world, and the great bottle development notes of sweet tobacco, leather, and exotic spices. Cooperage was integrated and well managed. Wish I had better notes but oh well. Pretty slamming “second wine” IMO
Mar 27th, 2019
This is a beautiful wine that needs a lot more time in bottle. Still tight after 7 hours of air. Pepper and meat and violets and tannin. Gonna be a stunner.
This is a beautiful wine that needs a lot more time in bottle. Still tight after 7 hours of air. Pepper and meat and violets and tannin. Gonna be a stunner.
Dec 29th, 2018
Another monthly WTF Group meet up. Northern Rhône vs Southern Rhône, blind as usual.
I really enjoyed this. Significantly more iron dominant notes on the nose with a very dark palate. More cassis and smoke than rhubarb.
Another monthly WTF Group meet up. Northern Rhône vs Southern Rhône, blind as usual.
I really enjoyed this. Significantly more iron dominant notes on the nose with a very dark palate. More cassis and smoke than rhubarb.
The 2006 was delightful!
The 2006 was delightful!
1 person found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2017
Beautiful, elegant soft brambles and earth tones. Excellent balance.
Beautiful, elegant soft brambles and earth tones. Excellent balance.
1 person found it helpfulOct 21st, 2014
On a gentle decline or an off bottle? Pretty unexpressive next to the '05 Lynch Bages.
On a gentle decline or an off bottle? Pretty unexpressive next to the '05 Lynch Bages.
Jul 6th, 2016
Nice ripe black and blue currants, raspberries, grilled meats, stones, spice, leather, good oak use and nice finish.
Nice ripe black and blue currants, raspberries, grilled meats, stones, spice, leather, good oak use and nice finish.
Apr 9th, 2016