Paul Jaboulet Aine • Hermitage, France
Hermitage La Chapelle by Paul Jaboulet Aîné is one of the Rhône Valley’s benchmark Syrah-based reds, a legendary Hermita…Hermitage La Chapelle by Paul Jaboulet Aîné is one of the Rhône Valley’s benchmark Syrah-based reds, a legendary Hermitage blending old-vine parcels primarily from the granite of Les Bessards and the limestone of Le Méal on the Hermitage hi…Learn More »
$350
/750ml
2015 Retail Average
98
/100
2015 Pro Rating
Dark fruit pours from the glass in waves with Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle 2015, wrapped in scents of cocoa, smoked spice and warm stone, giving a sense of grandeur even before tasting. On the palate it’s dense yet poised, layering blackcurrant, blueberry liqueur and dried violet with hints of olive, espresso and game, all carried by vibrant acidity and super-fine tannins that stretch the finish on and on. This is a modern benchmark La Chapelle, combining immense power with real grace and precision.
Roast leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary; Dry-aged ribeye with peppercorn jus; Braised beef cheeks with truffle mash
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Hermitage La Chapelle by Paul Jaboulet Aîné is one of the Rhône Valley’s benchmark Syrah-based reds, a legendary Hermitage blending old-vine parcels primarily from the granite of Les Bessards and the limestone of Le Méal on the Hermitage hill. Named after the tiny chapel that crowns the slope, it is a biodynamically farmed, low-yield wine famed for its depth, smoky-meaty and cassis-driven complexity, firm tannic structure, and extraordinary capacity to age for decades.