x
  • Country ranking ?

    1 412
  • Producer ranking ?

    55
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    now to 2035
  • Food Pairing

    Shepherd’s pie

The Tb points given to this wine are the world’s most valid and most up-to-date evaluation of the quality of the wine. Tastingbook points are formed by the Tastingbook algorithm which takes into account the wine ratings of the world's best-known professional wine critics, wine ratings by thousands of tastingbook’s professionals and users, the generally recognised vintage quality and reputation of the vineyard and winery. Wine needs at least five professional ratings to get the Tb score. Tastingbook.com is the world's largest wine information service which is an unbiased, non-commercial and free for everyone.

Close

The Story

In the heart of the Rhône Valley, this small chapel has become one of the world’s great historic buildings
La Chapelle, the jewel of Maison Jaboulet, has a rich and emotive history. 
During the 13th century, a knight called Gaspard de Sterimberg settled in the hills of Tain l’Hermitage with the permission of Blanche de Castille. On his return from the crusades, he sought calm and serenity and isolated himself as a hermit, hence the name of t...

Close

Wine Information

1998/ After a very hot weather in August which blocked maturation of the vines, we had to wait two weeks longer than usual before the grapes reached perfect ripeness levels. The official date for the harvest was decreed as 11th September 1998, but here at JABOULET we only began to pick on 21st September.
As far as the left bank of the Horthern Rhône is concerned, the quantity harvested was more-or-less average. Unfortunately, the vineyards on...

Close

Tasting note

color

Mature and Ruby red

ending

Long, Round, Flavorful and Acidic

flavors

Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Smoky, New-oak, Spice and Viscous

nose

Opulent

taste

High in Acidity, Medium tannin, Balanced, Medium-bodied, Round, Harmonious, Toasty and Dry

Verdict

Exotic and Average

Written Notes

Magnum. After Grange 1998, this seems very meek and mild. The fruit is dry and understated, with quite pinched acidity upsetting the balance. There's only very basic complexity. Not exactly the most exciting bottle

  • 86p
Load more notes

Information

Origin

Hermitage, Rhône

Vintage Quality

Above Average

Value For Money

Good

Investment potential

Below Average

Fake factory

None

Other wines from this producer

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Cèdres Rouge

Côte du Rhône Parallèle 45 Blanc

Côte du Rhône Parallèle 45 Rouge

Côte-Rôtie

Côte-Rôtie Les Jumelles

Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45

Crozes-Hermitage Blanc " Domaine Mule Blanche

Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert

Crozes-Hermitage Les Jalets Blanc

Crozes-Hermitage Les Jalets Rouge

Gigondas ‘Pierre Aiguille'

Hermitage La Chapelle Blanc

Hermitage Le Chevalier de Sterimberg

Saint-Joseph Domaine de la Croix des Vignes

Incorrect Information
If you found some information that is wrong, let us know
Are you sure you want do delete this wine? All information will be lost.
Are you sure you want to recommend this wine?
Are you sure you want hide this written note ?
Are you sure you want show this written note ?
UPGRADE MEMBER PLAN
Upgrade your membership now, it's quick and easy. We use PayPal, the world's largest payment system, it accepts all credit cards. Once you've chosen your membership level, you'll go directly to PayPal. You can cancel your membership at any time.
Thank you for your support!
 

Pro Member

 

Winemerchant Member

 

Winery Member

 

User

 
Type a message ...
Register to Tastingbook
Sign up now, it's quick and easy.
We use PayPal, the world's largest payment system, it accepts all credit cards.
Once you've chosen your membership level, you'll go directly to PayPal, where you can sign up for a free 7-day trial period. You can cancel your membership at any time. We wish you a rewarding journey to the world of Fine Wines.

Free 7 days Member trial

 

Member

 

Pro Member

 

Winemerchant Member

 

Winery Member

 

User

  Register