Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle 2018
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Product Code FR-343338
#2 Jeb Dunnuck’s Top 100 Wines of 2020
As I wrote last year from barrel, the 2018 Hermitage La Chapelle is a backward, primordial Hermitage built for the ages. Incredible crème de cassis, blueberries, scorched earth, burning embers, and liquid violet-like aromas and flavors dominate the bouquet, and this beauty is full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful on the palate. With just hints of the smoky, meaty, beefy character that emerges from all aged examples of this cuvée, it has incredible tannins, perfect balance, and a monster of a finish. Don't think about touching bottles for at least 7-8 years, and it's going to keep for 50 years or more. Today, this cuvée comes more from the Bessards lieu-dit than older vintages - which were more Le Méal driven - and is a much more mineral-driven, structured wine. - Jeb Dunnuck