La Petite Chapelle Hermitage Paul Jaboulet Aine Vintage 2014 Magnum VINTAGE WINES 1972

La Petite Chapelle Hermitage Paul Jaboulet Aine Vintage 2014 Magnum VINTAGE WINES 1972The second wine of the famous La Chapelle, one of the best wines of the Hermitage appellation. This is the last vintage under the name as from 2015 vintage it is labeled La Maison Bleue. Jaboulet started with a small plot of vines on the famous Hermitage hill back in 1834! Typical blend, Syrah. 1. 5Lt Magnum bottle. Abv 13% Bottle condition, capsule good, label good, wine level in neck Tasting Note 12 01 2026 92 Points Opened, but not decanted for 45

the Cabernet Sauvignon dominant grand vin is known for its velvety texture and cigar box and cassis aromas

90+ with food (a lower score on its own)

It is a classic Médoc

Dating back to 1880 when Edouard Amouroux was bequeathed a parcel of vines within a Clos and named after the oratory situated just below the vineyard

but some good wines were made in Penedes

The Nose has a ripe

most preferring 1966

Very tannic once the fruit has gone

Cabernet Franc

though in this case it could be from the drought conditions during the growing season concentrating and darkening the fruit

a Victorian mansion

The 2000 vintage was excellent across the regions