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    1 201
  • Producer ranking ?

    41
  • Decanting time

    3h
  • When to drink

    from 2018
  • Food Pairing

    Slow Cooked Short Ribs

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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...

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Wine Information

2007/ From the North to the South, our Côtes du Rhône vineyards enjoyed excellent weather conditions that allowed our grapes to mature well.
After an unseasonably warm spring, meaning that the buds opened early, the weather became less clement over summer 2007. A series of rainy spells allowed us to rebuild water reserves for the vines. With a view to attaining sustainable farming status, we met our aim of avoiding the use of herbicides. Care...

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Tasting note

color

Deep, Ruby red and Dark

ending

Long, Smooth and Spicy

flavors

Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Blueberry, Cardamom, Toasty and Spice

nose

Ripe, Generous, Refined and Youthful

recommend

Yes

taste

Average in Acidity, Warming, Medium tannin, Perfectly balanced, Well-Integrated, Good texture, Youthful, Full-bodied, Elegant, Round, Silky, Medium-Dry and Silky tannins

Verdict

Sophisticated and Fine

Written Notes

History: The name of Hermitage La Chapelle is linked to the little chapel of Saint-Christophe overlooking the terraced vineyards along the Rhône. Maison Paul Jaboulet Aîné has been the sole owner since 1919. The diversity of “terroirs” on these lands gives our wine an identity of its own, thanks to the blending of grapes from different plots. Soil: The Syrah vines are planted in rich and varied soils with very diverse terroirs (les Bessards, les Greffieux, le Méal and les Rocoules). It is the richness of these different terroirs that provides our Hermitage La Chapelle with its complexity. Grape Variety: Very old Syrah vines; goblet pruning on stakes. Age of the vines: 40 to 60 years. Vinification: Grapes are brought down from the slopes of l’Hermitage on small sledges, after which they are sorted by hand and vinified traditionally in our wineries Final blending is carried out during the ageing process and is done through judicious selection from the different terroirs of l’Hermitage. Ageing: La Chapelle is aged in wood in our ancient “VINEUM” cellar for 15 to 18 months. During this process the wines are also racked. Yield: Low yields of 10 to 18 hl/ha. Tasting: Colour: Intense ruby red, limpid and bright. Bouquet: Highly complex, distinguished nose, revealing the Syrah’s great finesse. Black fruits, sweet spices and, ultimately, finely woody. Palate: Full and generous, silky tannins and a very long finish. Matching Food and Wine: Tournedos rossini Braised veal sweetbread with morels Roast squab with cèpes Serving Temperature: 16 to 18°. Best enjoyed within: 15 to 25 years.
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Information

Origin

Hermitage, Rhône

Vintage Quality

Above Average

Value For Money

Very good

Investment potential

No Potential

Fake factory

None

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