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Wine Description
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...
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...