Hermitage, La Chapelle--Vintage 1989
Rhône. Domaine-bottled: Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Labels virtually all detached, some damaged. Neck labels detached, some missing. Levels 3cms or better below base of corks
Tasting Note: This fabulous, blockbuster has been totally unevolved since bottling, but at the Jaboulet tasting, it was beginning to reveal some of its formidable potential. A saturated opaque purple colour is followed by aromas of cassis, minerals, and hot bricks/wood fire. Super-ripe and full-bodied, with a massive mid-section, teeth-staining extract, and mouth-searing tannin, it is a monster-sized La Chapelle. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2050. 96 Points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 129, June 2000.
12 bottles per lot
Hermitage, La Chapelle--Vintage 1989
Rhône. Domaine-bottled: Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Labels virtually all detached, some damaged. Neck labels detached, some missing. Levels 3cms or better below base of corks
Tasting Note: This fabulous, blockbuster has been totally unevolved since bottling, but at the Jaboulet tasting, it was beginning to reveal some of its formidable potential. A saturated opaque purple colour is followed by aromas of cassis, minerals, and hot bricks/wood fire. Super-ripe and full-bodied, with a massive mid-section, teeth-staining extract, and mouth-searing tannin, it is a monster-sized La Chapelle. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2050. 96 Points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 129, June 2000.
12 bottles per lot
