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Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle 2020 (Magnum 1.5L)

Reviews

96-98 - Vinous -

Glass-staining purple. Assertively perfumed cassis, cherry liqueur, fruitcake and floral aromas take on espresso, olive and smoky bacon accents with aeration. Juicy, chewy and energetic on the palate, offering densely packed, alluringly sweet black and blue fruit preserve, floral pastille, licorice and mocha flavors that become deeper and spicier as the wine slowly stretches out. The floral and mineral notes repeat emphatically on a wonderfully long, juicy and mineral-dominated finish that's framed by building, well-wrought tannins.

96-97 - James Suckling -

At first this feels like you’re standing in front of a set of locked gates. Huge power and structure without that much weight, thanks to the wonderful freshness that’s intertwined with the tarry depths of this Hermitage masterpiece. As it aerates smoked bacon, menthol and licorice notes develop, but I’d need much more space to give you all the aromas! The huge tannins at the finish are finely chiseled, suggesting this has decades of life ahead of it. From 40 to 100-year-old syrah vines. From biodynamically grown grapes.

95+ - Jeb Dunnuck -

The flagship 2020 Hermitage La Chapelle was bottled in June and, as usual, comes mostly from the Le Méal lieu-dit but also includes portions from Bessards as well. Deep purple-hued, with wonderful notes of crème de cassis, graphite, incense, and spice, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a supple, elegant texture, fine tannins, and a great finish. It doesn't have the sheer density or power of, say, the 2010 or 2015, but it shines for its purity and balance and is a gorgeous Hermitage. While the Maison Bleue is more opulent and expansive, this is the long-distance runner. Give bottles 4-6 years at a minimum and enjoy over the following two decades.

93-95 - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

After the past several vintages, the 2020 Hermitage La Chapelle will need to add significant richness and concentration if it is to compete at that level. That said, it is still an excellent wine, with classic aromas of crushed stone, cassis, espresso and black olives. It's full-bodied, fine and silky, giving an impression of great elegance on the lingering finish.

Technical Details

Blend 100% Syrah
Winemaker Caroline Frey
Country France
Region Rhône
Sub Region Northern Rhône
Appellation Hermitage
Vineyard Le Méal, Les Bessards
Farming Method Biodynamic Practices
Oak 20% new French oak
Aging / Cooperage 15-18 months
Alcohol 15%

Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle 2020 (Magnum 1.5L)

Name: Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage La Chapelle 2020 (Magnum 1.5L)
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: AA17113
Price: 385.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Syrah | Rhône

VN96-98, JS96-97, JD95+, WA93-95

Biodynamic Practices

$500.00

$385.00

1.5L

23% OFF RETAIL!

The 2020 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle in magnum exudes grandeur, capturing the essence of its storied terroir with remarkable intensity and finesse. Deep, brooding layers of blackberry compote, cassis, and violets are laced with graphite, smoked herbs, and a touch of black pepper, all wrapped in a framework of refined tannins and electric freshness. Poised for decades of evolution, this Syrah-driven masterpiece balances power and elegance, promising a long, rewarding life in the cellar.

About The Producer

Originally founded by Antoine Jaboulet in 1834, the domaine eventually took ownership of the finest appellations of the northern Rhone Valley, including Hermitage and Crozes Hermitage, as well as Saint-Joseph, Cornas and Saint-Peray. The Jaboulet family sold the company to the Frey family in 2006 and Caroline Frey is now at the helm and the wines could not be better.

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